Description

(R)-(-)-2-Aminobutanamide Hydrochloride, 97% is a high-purity chiral intermediate and building block in its hydrochloride salt form. This compound is critical for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, where stereochemical integrity directly impacts biological activity and process efficiency. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for developing new active ingredients and chiral catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in neurologic and metabolic drug research.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a precursor or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to produce enantiomerically enriched compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Peptidomimetics & Bioactive Molecules: Serves as a constrained amino acid analog for constructing novel peptide-like structures in medicinal chemistry.
• Catalyst Ligand Preparation: Utilized in the synthesis of chiral ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in chiral analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-(-)-2-Aminobutanamide Hydrochloride, 97%
CAS No.	103765-03-3
Molecular Formula	C4H11ClN2O
Molecular Weight	138.60 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Aminobutyramide Hydrochloride; D-2-Aminobutanamide Hydrochloride; (R)-(-)-2-Aminobutyramide HCl; (2R)-2-Aminobutanamide Hydrochloride; (R)-2-Amino-butyramide Hydrochloride; (R)-α-Aminobutyramide Hydrochloride; (R)-2-Aminobutyric acid amide hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our (R)-(-)-2-Aminobutanamide Hydrochloride is manufactured under a quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and a minimum purity of 97%. Identity, purity, and chiral integrity are verified using techniques including HPLC, chiral chromatography, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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