Description

(2R,3R)-2,3-Bis(Butylamino)Butane-1,4-Diol is a chiral diamine diol derivative with significant utility as a sophisticated building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its well-defined stereochemistry and bifunctional nature, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures with precise spatial control. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for developing chiral ligands, catalysts, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel APIs, especially in antiviral and central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery programs.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Used to develop asymmetric catalysts for enantioselective synthesis, critical for producing single-isomer compounds in high optical purity.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating complex molecules in agrochemicals, specialty polymers, and advanced materials.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies and chiral compound libraries.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a chelating agent for metal ions, useful in creating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalytic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2R,3R)-2,3-Bis(Butylamino)Butane-1,4-Diol
CAS No.	136597-79-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₈N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	232.37 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R,3R)-2,3-Di(butylamino)butane-1,4-diol; (R,R)-2,3-Bis(butylamino)-1,4-butanediol; 1,4-Butanediol, 2,3-bis(butylamino)-, (2R,3R)-; (2R,3R)-2,3-Di-n-butylaminobutane-1,4-diol; (R,R)-H₂N-Bu-BD; Butanediol diamine derivative; Chiral C2-symmetric diol diamine
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Quality Control

Our (2R,3R)-2,3-Bis(Butylamino)Butane-1,4-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). The product is hygroscopic and should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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