Description

2-(m-Aminobenzyl)Butyric Acid is a specialized aromatic amino acid derivative that serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an amino and a carboxylic acid functional group on a substituted benzene ring, makes it highly valuable for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptide mimetics, and novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and production of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptidomimetics & Bioactive Molecule Synthesis: Used to incorporate non-natural amino acid motifs into peptides and other bioactive molecules to enhance stability, potency, or selectivity.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Fine Chemical & Specialty Chemical Production: Intermediate for dyes, pigments, and other high-value aromatic chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(m-Aminobenzyl)Butyric Acid
CAS No.	16623-25-9
Molecular Formula	C11H15NO2
Molecular Weight	193.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(1-Carboxypropyl)amino]methyl]benzenamine; 2-[(3-Aminophenyl)methyl]butanoic Acid; m-Aminobenzylbutyric Acid; 2-(3-Aminobenzyl)butyric Acid; Benzenepropanoic acid, β-amino-3-amino-; (3-Aminobenzyl)butyric Acid; 16623-25-9; Butanoic acid, 2-[(3-aminophenyl)methyl]-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(m-Aminobenzyl)Butyric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (HPLC), chiral purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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