Description

4-Aminobutyraldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is a versatile and reactive bifunctional organic intermediate, featuring both a protected aldehyde and a primary amine group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences sector for constructing heterocycles, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) analogs, neuroactive compounds, and other bioactive molecules.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a protected form of 4-aminobutyraldehyde for the controlled introduction of amine and aldehyde functionalities in multi-step organic syntheses.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: Used in the construction of nitrogen-containing heterocycles such as pyrrolidines and piperidines, which are common scaffolds in medicinal chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with amine functional groups.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of novel pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Useful for creating cleavable linkers or modifying biomolecules in biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Aminobutyraldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.	19060-15-2
Molecular Formula	C6H15NO2
Molecular Weight	133.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Amino-1,1-dimethoxybutane; 4-Aminobutanal Dimethyl Acetal; 1,1-Dimethoxy-4-aminobutane; 4-(Dimethoxymethyl)butylamine; 4-Aminobutyraldehyde dimethyl acetal; GABA aldehyde dimethyl acetal; Butanal, 4-amino-, dimethyl acetal
EINECS	242-816-8

Quality Control

Our 4-Aminobutyraldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with batch-specific data is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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