Description

(S)-n-Boc-3-Aminobutyric Acid CAS NO 158851-30-0 is a high-purity, enantiomerically pure chiral building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is critical for the efficient introduction of a protected (S)-3-aminobutyric acid moiety into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptide mimetics, and other bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, including enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Peptidomimetics Synthesis: Used to incorporate a β-amino acid unit into peptide backbones to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for creating chiral active ingredients with specific biological activity.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the synthesis of labeled compounds and molecular probes for studying biological pathways.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized in catalytic and stoichiometric asymmetric reactions to construct complex chiral centers.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring high enantiomeric purity.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-n-Boc-3-Aminobutyric Acid
CAS No.	158851-30-0
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO4
Molecular Weight	203.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-3-[(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino]butanoic Acid; (S)-3-(Boc-amino)butyric Acid; (S)-Boc-3-Aminobutanoic Acid; (S)-3-(tert-Butoxycarbonylamino)butyric Acid; (S)-β-Boc-aminobutyric Acid; Boc-β-Abu-OH; (S)-Boc-Abu-OH; (3S)-3-[(2-Methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]butanoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our (S)-n-Boc-3-Aminobutyric Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral HPLC for enantiomeric excess (ee) verification, NMR for structural confirmation, and standard purity assays. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤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.