Description

Potassium 2-Amino-2-Methylpropionate Octahydrate is a high-purity, crystalline organic salt of 2-aminoisobutyric acid. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and buffering agent in advanced chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is essential for researchers and industrial producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors requiring a reliable source of a functionalized amino acid derivative.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the 2-aminoisobutyric acid (AIB) backbone.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a precursor or building block in peptide mimetics and metabolic studies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Buffer Component: Can be utilized in specialized biochemical buffers where its unique structure is advantageous.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a nucleophile or a protected amino acid equivalent in complex organic reactions.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Potential use in the synthesis of certain conditioning or moisturizing agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium 2-Amino-2-Methylpropionate Octahydrate
CAS No.	120447-91-8
Molecular Formula	C4H8KNO2 · 8H2O
Molecular Weight	279.34 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 135.21 g/mol)
Synonyms	Potassium 2-Aminoisobutyrate Octahydrate; 2-Amino-2-methylpropanoic Acid Potassium Salt Octahydrate; AIB-K Octahydrate; Potassium 2-Amino-2-methylpropanoate Octahydrate; 2-Aminoisobutyric Acid Potassium Salt Octahydrate; Potassium 2-Methylalanine Octahydrate; (Aminomethyl)propanoic Acid Potassium Salt Octahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium 2-Amino-2-Methylpropionate Octahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	40.0% - 52.0% (Theoretical: 51.6%)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0

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