Description

Pentanoic Acid, 4,5-Diamino-5-Oxo-, 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester, (S)- is a high-purity, chiral amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical, optically active building block for the development of complex molecules, offering precise stereochemical control. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical manufacturers engaged in the synthesis of peptides, peptidomimetics, and other bioactive compounds where the (S)-configuration is essential for activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for peptide-based therapeutics.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to construct specific sequences.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Serves as a starting material for creating labeled probes, linkers, and conjugates used in biochemical research and diagnostic assays.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in catalytic and stoichiometric asymmetric reactions to introduce chiral centers into target molecules with high enantiomeric excess.
• Chemical Biology Research: Utilized in the study of enzyme mechanisms, receptor-ligand interactions, and the structure-activity relationships (SAR) of bioactive peptides.
• Material Science: Potential application in the synthesis of specialized polymers and dendrimers with tailored functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentanoic Acid, 4,5-Diamino-5-Oxo-, 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester, (S)-
CAS No.	17193-29-2
Molecular Formula	C9H18N2O3
Molecular Weight	202.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-tert-Butyl 4,5-diamino-5-oxopentanoate; (S)-2-Amino-4-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)butanoic acid; L-2,4-Diaminobutanoic acid 1-tert-butyl ester; Boc-Dbu-OH; Boc-L-2,4-diaminobutyric acid; (S)-4-Amino-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)butanoic acid; tert-Butyl (S)-4,5-diamino-5-oxopentanoate
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Quality Control

Our Pentanoic Acid, 4,5-Diamino-5-Oxo-, 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester, (S)- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure compliance with research and development standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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