Description

Butanoic Acid, 3-Amino-, Methyl Ester, Hydrochloride, (3S)- is a high-purity chiral building block and pharmaceutical intermediate. This compound is of significant value for the synthesis of complex molecules requiring a specific stereochemical configuration. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in neurological and metabolic disorder therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where stereoselectivity impacts biological activity.
• Peptide Mimetics & Modifications: Serves as a protected amino acid derivative for constructing peptide analogs and modifying peptide backbones.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in custom synthesis and catalysis for creating specialty chemicals with high added value.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialized polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanoic Acid, 3-Amino-, Methyl Ester, Hydrochloride, (3S)-
CAS No.	139243-55-3
Molecular Formula	C5H12ClNO2
Molecular Weight	153.61 g/mol
Synonyms	(3S)-3-Aminobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride; L-3-Aminobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride; Methyl (S)-3-Aminobutanoate Hydrochloride; Methyl 3-Amino-(S)-butyrate Hydrochloride; (S)-Methyl 3-aminobutyrate HCl; β-Aminobutyric Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride (S-form); 3-Amino-n-butyric Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride (L-)
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Quality Control

Our Butanoic Acid, 3-Amino-, Methyl Ester, Hydrochloride, (3S)- is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and cGMP manufacturing. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under dry, inert conditions to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended long-term storage at 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral 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.