Description

Methyl 3-Amino-2-Methylpropanoate is a versatile amino acid ester derivative that serves as a critical chiral building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive ester group and a primary amine functionality, enabling efficient peptide coupling and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of peptide-mimetic drugs, β-amino acid derivatives, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific stereochemistry.
• Peptide Chemistry: Serves as a protected or activated amino acid derivative for solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: A precursor for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymers to introduce functional amine groups, altering material properties for specific technical applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology for exploring new drug candidates and biochemical probes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Amino-2-Methylpropanoate
CAS No.	14678-48-9
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight	131.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Amino-2-methylpropanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-amino-2-methylpropionate; 2-Methyl-β-alanine methyl ester; Methyl 3-aminoisobutyrate; β-Aminoisobutyric acid methyl ester; 3-Aminoisobutyric acid methyl ester; Methyl (RS)-3-amino-2-methylpropanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3-Amino-2-Methylpropanoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The material is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess (where applicable), and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (Optical Purity)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.