Description

(tert-Butylamino)(Oxo)Acetic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring both a tert-butylamino group and an oxoacetic acid moiety. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and crop protection industries who require precise and reliable intermediates for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a tert-butyl-protected amine linkage.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Peptide Mimetics & Modifications: Serves as a building block for creating non-natural amino acids or modifying peptide backbones to enhance stability and bioavailability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes and target engagement.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	(tert-Butylamino)(Oxo)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	169772-25-2
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO3
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butylamino)-2-oxoacetic acid; N-(tert-Butyl)oxalamic acid; Oxalic acid mono-tert-butylamide; (tert-Butylcarbamoyl)formic acid; 2-Oxo-2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)amino]acetic acid; TBAA; tert-Butyloxamic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply (tert-Butylamino)(Oxo)Acetic Acid in high-purity grades suitable for research and commercial synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with stringent internal specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.