Description

Dl-2-Amino-3-Methyl-1-Butanol CAS NO 16369-05-4 is a versatile chiral amino alcohol compound, serving as a critical building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its bifunctional structure, containing both amino and hydroxyl groups, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific stereochemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and cardiovascular drug development.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand: Used to prepare chiral ligands for metal-catalyzed asymmetric reactions, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and selectivity.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Component in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed in the production of polyurethanes and epoxy resins to modify properties like flexibility and adhesion.
• Biochemical Research: Used in proteomics and enzymology studies as a buffer component or a modifier for protein structure analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-2-Amino-3-Methyl-1-Butanol
CAS No.	16369-05-4
Molecular Formula	C5H13NO
Molecular Weight	103.16 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-2-Amino-3-methylbutan-1-ol; (±)-2-Amino-3-methyl-1-butanol; DL-Valinol; 3-Methyl-2-aminobutanol; 2-Amino-3-methylbutanol; Amino methyl butanol; DL-2-Amino-3-methylbutanol
EINECS	240-457-0

Quality Control

Our Dl-2-Amino-3-Methyl-1-Butanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Racemic mixture (DL-form)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	-0.5° to +0.5°

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