Description

(R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride is a high-purity chiral building block essential for the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients. Its defined stereochemistry is critical for creating enantiomerically pure compounds, ensuring high biological activity and specificity in final drug products. This material is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing new therapeutic agents and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients), particularly for neurological and cardiovascular drugs.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide chemistry.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for chiral catalysts and ligands in enantioselective transformations.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of chiral pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in metabolic pathway studies and as a standard for analytical method development.
• Fine Chemical Production: A building block for specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride
CAS No.	127641-80-9
Molecular Formula	C6H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight	167.63 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Aminobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride; Ethyl (R)-2-Aminobutanoate Hydrochloride; D-2-Aminobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester HCl; (R)-Ethyl 2-Aminobutyrate Hydrochloride; (R)-α-Aminobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride; (2R)-2-Aminobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride; (R)-H-Abu-OEt·HCl
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Quality Control

Our (R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical R&D and production. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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