Description

(R)-3-Amino-2-Methylpropanoic Acid-Hcl CAS NO 132605-98-2 is a high-purity, non-natural amino acid derivative, specifically the hydrochloride salt of the (R)-enantiomer of 3-amino-2-methylpropanoic acid. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical molecules and bioactive compounds. It is essential for research and development in pharmaceutical chemistry, agrochemicals, and advanced material science, where precise stereochemistry is paramount for efficacy and function.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing novel therapeutics and peptidomimetics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of chiral pesticides and herbicides where specific stereoisomers exhibit enhanced biological activity.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a protected or modified amino acid residue in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis for research purposes.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Utilized as a ligand precursor or chiral auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis to induce stereoselectivity.
• Material Science: A potential monomer for creating specialized polymers with unique structural or functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-3-Amino-2-Methylpropanoic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	132605-98-2
Molecular Formula	C4H10ClNO2
Molecular Weight	139.58 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-Amino-2-methylpropionic acid hydrochloride; (R)-2-Methyl-β-alanine hydrochloride; D-3-Amino-2-methylpropanoic acid HCl; (R)-3-Amino-2-methylpropanoic acid HCl; (2R)-3-Amino-2-methylpropanoic acid hydrochloride; (R)-Homo-β-alanine hydrochloride; (R)-3-Aminoisobutyric acid hydrochloride (less common); β-Amino-(R)-isobutyric acid hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (R)-3-Amino-2-Methylpropanoic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for pharmaceutical and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, chiral excess, 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to 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
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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