Description

(S)-Methyl 2-Aminobutanoate CAS NO 15399-22-1 is a high-purity chiral amino acid ester, a crucial building block in asymmetric synthesis. It matters because it provides a stereochemically defined starting material for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, enabling the creation of enantiomerically pure products. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries who require high-quality chiral intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of drugs targeting the central nervous system and metabolic diseases.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used in the preparation of non-natural amino acids and modified peptides for drug discovery and biochemical research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where specific stereochemistry is required for biological activity.
• Catalyst and Ligand Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of chiral catalysts and ligands for asymmetric catalysis applications.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of specific chiral flavor compounds.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and stereochemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-Methyl 2-Aminobutanoate
CAS No.	15399-22-1
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO2
Molecular Weight	117.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Aminobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester; L-2-Aminobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl L-2-Aminobutanoate; Methyl (S)-2-Aminobutyrate; L-2-Aminobutyric Acid Methyl Ester; (S)-Methyl 2-Aminobutyrate; Methyl L-2-Aminobutyrate; (S)-2-Aminobutyric Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our (S)-Methyl 2-Aminobutanoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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