Description

(R)-Ethyl 3-Aminobutanoate Hydrochloride is a high-purity chiral building block essential for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals. Its defined stereochemistry and protected amine functionality make it a valuable intermediate for creating molecules with specific biological activity. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the development of novel APIs, particularly in antiviral, neurological, and cardiovascular drug candidates.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a starting material or reagent in stereoselective chemical reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Serves as a β-amino acid ester derivative for the design and synthesis of peptide analogs and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of chiral pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is required for efficacy.
• Catalyst and Ligand Preparation: Useful in the synthesis of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal complexes.
• Academic & Process R&D: Employed in laboratory-scale research and process development for route scouting and optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-Ethyl 3-Aminobutanoate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	146293-15-4
Molecular Formula	C6H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight	167.63 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-Ethyl 3-Aminobutyrate Hydrochloride; (R)-3-Amino-butanoic acid ethyl ester hydrochloride; Ethyl (R)-3-aminobutanoate hydrochloride; (R)-β-Aminobutyric acid ethyl ester HCl; D-3-Aminobutyric acid ethyl ester hydrochloride; (R)-BAEE hydrochloride; (3R)-3-Aminobutanoic acid ethyl ester hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our (R)-Ethyl 3-Aminobutanoate 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 high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

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.