Description

Butanoic Acid, 4-[(Carboxycarbonyl)Amino]-, 1-Methyl Ester is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of amino acid derivatives. This chemical serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for peptide-mimetics and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific chiral or functionalized side chains.
• Peptide Chemistry: Acts as a protected amino acid derivative for use in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers where its bifunctional nature is advantageous.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Employed in the design of chemical linkers for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other bioconjugation applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Butanoic Acid, 4-[(Carboxycarbonyl)Amino]-, 1-Methyl Ester
CAS No.	131651-31-5
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO6
Molecular Weight	217.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl 4-[(carboxycarbonyl)amino]butanoate; Methyl 4-[(carboxycarbonyl)amino]butyrate; 4-(Methoxycarbonylamino)butanoic acid carboxycarbonic anhydride; N-(Carboxycarbonyl)-4-aminobutanoic acid methyl ester; Glutamic acid derivative, N-carboxy anhydride, methyl ester (related structure); Contact for more synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our Butanoic Acid, 4-[(Carboxycarbonyl)Amino]-, 1-Methyl Ester is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and production standards. 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions when possible. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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