Description

3-(Diethylamino)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid is a versatile organic compound featuring both a tertiary amine and a carboxylic acid functional group, making it a valuable building block in chemical synthesis. Its structure is particularly significant for its role as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or modify compound properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a β-amino acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structural features impart desired biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce amine functionality into polymers, altering properties like solubility, adhesion, and reactivity.
• Surface Active Agents: Acts as an intermediate for producing certain betaine-type surfactants and amphoteric compounds.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Diethylamino)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid
CAS No.	147029-25-2
Molecular Formula	C9H19NO2
Molecular Weight	173.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-(diethylamino)propanoic acid; β-(Diethylamino)-α-methylpropionic acid; 3-(N,N-Diethylamino)-2-methylpropanoic acid; Diethylamino-methylpropionic acid; NSC 405124; 2-Methyl-3-diethylaminopropionic acid; 3-Diethylamino-2-methylpropionic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Diethylamino)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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