Description

L(+)-2-Amino-4-Bromobutyric Acid Hydrobromide is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This chiral compound serves as a critical building block for the development of novel bioactive molecules and complex peptide mimetics. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the synthesis of enzyme inhibitors, receptor ligands, and other pharmacologically active agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of enzyme inhibitors, peptide-based drugs, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or precursor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporated into custom peptides to introduce bromoalkyl functionality, altering peptide conformation and biological activity.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Serves as a versatile building block for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization in drug discovery programs.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of chemical probes and molecular tools for studying biological systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Potential intermediate in the development of novel, biologically active compounds for crop protection.

Basic Information

Product Name	L(+)-2-Amino-4-Bromobutyric Acid Hydrobromide
CAS No.	15159-65-6
Molecular Formula	C4H9Br2NO2
Molecular Weight	262.93 g/mol
Synonyms	L-2-Amino-4-bromobutyric acid hydrobromide; (S)-2-Amino-4-bromobutanoic acid hydrobromide; H-DL-BrBu-OH·HBr; 4-Bromo-L-homoserine hydrobromide; 4-Bromo-L-2-aminobutyric acid hydrobromide; L-α-Amino-γ-bromobutyric acid HBr; Bromobutyrine hydrobromide; L-4-Bromohomoalanine hydrobromide
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Quality Control

Our L(+)-2-Amino-4-Bromobutyric Acid Hydrobromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (L-Isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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