Description

Methyl 3-Aminopentanoate Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt derivative of 3-aminopentanoic acid, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate 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 compound is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical manufacturers, and specialty chemical producers engaged in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptide mimetics, and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder research.
• Peptidomimetic Chemistry: Serves as a constrained β-amino acid ester building block for creating protease-resistant peptide analogs and macrocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides that require specific chiral centers for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to prepare chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies for new amidation, esterification, and asymmetric transformation protocols.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring high enantiomeric purity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Aminopentanoate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	119924-95-7
Molecular Formula	C6H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight	167.63 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Aminopentanoic Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride; Methyl 3-Aminovalerate Hydrochloride; β-Aminovaleric Acid Methyl Ester HCl; Methyl β-Aminopentanoate Hydrochloride; 3-Amino-pentanoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Methyl ester of 3-aminovaleric acid hydrochloride; (RS)-3-Aminopentanoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Aminopentanoate Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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