Description

4-Aminobutylalanine is a specialized non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. Its unique structure, featuring both amino and carboxyl functional groups separated by a butyl chain, makes it a valuable building block for peptide synthesis and medicinal chemistry. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for applications ranging from novel drug design to biochemical probe development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and peptide-based therapeutics.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and as a non-standard amino acid analog to investigate protein structure and function.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporated into custom peptides to modify their physicochemical properties, stability, or biological activity for research and diagnostic applications.
• Ligand and Probe Development: Acts as a precursor for creating fluorescent tags, affinity labels, or molecular probes used in cellular imaging and assay development.
• Chemical Biology Tool: Employed in the development of chemical libraries for high-throughput screening in drug discovery programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Aminobutylalanine
CAS No.	113694-76-1
Molecular Formula	C7H16N2O2
Molecular Weight	160.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-6-aminohexanoic acid; L-2-Amino-6-aminohexanoic acid; (S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid; Homoornithine; D,L-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid; 2,6-Diaminocaproic acid; 6-Amino-L-norleucine
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Quality Control

Our 4-Aminobutylalanine is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, chiral purity, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is available for every batch upon request, supporting compliance with internal quality standards.

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 prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (L-isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.