Description

[Carboxymethyl-(2-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-Benzyl)Amino]Acetic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a carboxymethylaminoacetic acid backbone linked to a substituted benzyl group. This unique molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for its utility in creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized aromatic amino acid moiety.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the development of specialized chelating agents used in water treatment, metal purification, and diagnostic imaging.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that benefit from its specific aromatic substitution pattern.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Used to prepare ligands for transition metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and other high-value chemical transformations.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Potential use in creating linkers for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) or other bioconjugation applications due to its carboxylic acid and aromatic hydroxyl groups.
• Research & Development: A versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry and material science research for exploring new chemical entities and properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	[Carboxymethyl-(2-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-Benzyl)Amino]Acetic Acid
CAS No.	19938-33-1
Molecular Formula	C12H15NO5
Molecular Weight	253.25 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(Carboxymethyl)-N-(2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzyl)glycine; Glycine, N-(carboxymethyl)-N-[(2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)methyl]-; (2-Hydroxy-5-methylbenzyl)iminodiacetic Acid; HIDA derivative; 2-[[(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)methyl](carboxymethyl)amino]acetic acid; N-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylbenzyl)iminodiacetic Acid; Iminodiacetic acid, N-(2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzyl)-
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Quality Control

Our production of [Carboxymethyl-(2-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-Benzyl)Amino]Acetic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. While typically supplied as a high-purity research-grade material, specifications can be adjusted to meet custom requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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