Description

(S)-tert-Butyl (4-Oxobutan-2-Yl)Carbamate is a high-purity chiral building block and key pharmaceutical intermediate. Its value lies in its role as a versatile precursor for synthesizing complex, optically active molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where precise stereochemistry is critical for biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of various APIs, including potential antiviral, anticancer, and neurological disorder treatments.
• Peptidomimetics & Protease Inhibitor Synthesis: Used in constructing peptide-like molecules and inhibitors that target specific enzymes.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in catalytic asymmetric reactions to create enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of chiral pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in custom synthesis and the manufacture of specialty chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic and medicinal chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-tert-Butyl (4-Oxobutan-2-Yl)Carbamate
CAS No.	118173-26-5
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO3
Molecular Weight	187.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-tert-Butyl (4-oxobutan-2-yl)carbamate; (S)-3-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)butanal; (S)-Boc-3-aminobutanal; (S)-N-Boc-3-aminobutyraldehyde; (S)-N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-3-aminobutyraldehyde; (S)-3-(Boc-amino)butyraldehyde; (2S)-3-[(2-Methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]butanal; Boc-L-3-Aminobutanal
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Quality Control

Our (S)-tert-Butyl (4-Oxobutan-2-Yl)Carbamate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with high-grade standards suitable for pharmaceutical R&D and production. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with 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 material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for prolonged storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or colorless to pale yellow liquid/oil
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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