Description

Ethyl 4-Aminopentanoate Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a protected amino acid ester moiety, essential for constructing complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry. This intermediate is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptides, and specialty agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide chemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate for developing new generation herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Synthesis of labeled compounds and molecular probes for biochemical research.
• Chiral Auxiliary Preparation: Starting material for synthesizing chiral catalysts and resolving agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Versatile reagent for methodological development in organic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Aminopentanoate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	119396-97-3
Molecular Formula	C7H16ClNO2
Molecular Weight	181.66 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Aminopentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride; Ethyl 4-Aminovalerate Hydrochloride; Ethyl 5-Amino-4-methylbutanoate Hydrochloride; Ethyl Leucinate Hydrochloride (related isomer); Ethyl 4-Aminopentanoate HCl; 4-Amino-n-valeric Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride; Ethyl 5-Aminopentanoate Hydrochloride (isomeric form); GABA Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride Derivative
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Aminopentanoate Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and residual solvent screening, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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 each use to prevent moisture absorption, which can compromise product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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