Description

(R)-3-Aminobutyric acid ethyl ester is a chiral, non-proteinogenic amino acid ester of significant value in fine chemical synthesis. Its primary importance lies in its role as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate for the production of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity, enantiomerically pure intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in neurology and cardiology.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a starting material or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to introduce chiral centers.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Serves as a building block for the design and synthesis of peptide analogs and mimetics with modified properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of chiral herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of chiral ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Incorporated into molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-3-Aminobutyric acid ethyl ester
CAS No.	115880-49-4
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight	131.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-Ethyl 3-aminobutanoate; (R)-3-Amino-butanoic acid ethyl ester; (R)-β-Aminobutyric acid ethyl ester; (R)-Ethyl β-aminobutyrate; (R)-BABA ethyl ester; (3R)-3-Aminobutanoic acid ethyl ester; (R)-H-β-Abu-OEt; Ethyl (R)-3-aminobutyrate
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Quality Control

Our (R)-3-Aminobutyric acid ethyl ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) and chemical purity determination by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (e.e.)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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