Description

Methyl 3-Amino-2-Hydroxypropanoate Hydrochloride is a high-purity amino acid derivative salt, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized scaffold with both amino and hydroxyl groups, protected in a stable hydrochloride salt form, which is essential for constructing complex molecules with precise stereochemistry. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing APIs, ligands, and novel bioactive compounds. We supply this material with a focus on consistent quality and reliable global logistics to support your R&D and production scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of β-amino alcohol motifs found in various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Ligand Synthesis: Precursor for creating chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Peptidomimetics & Bioactive Molecules: Used in medicinal chemistry to design and synthesize peptide analogs and other biologically active compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a versatile starting material in organic chemistry research for method development and novel compound libraries.
• Specialty Fine Chemicals: Intermediate in the production of custom fine chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where specific enantiomeric purity is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Amino-2-Hydroxypropanoate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	186393-00-0
Molecular Formula	C4H10ClNO3
Molecular Weight	155.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-Amino-2-Hydroxypropionate Hydrochloride; Methyl DL-Serinate Hydrochloride; DL-Serine Methyl Ester Hydrochloride; 3-Amino-2-hydroxypropionic Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride; 2-Hydroxy-3-aminopropionic Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride; Methyl β-Amino-α-hydroxypropionate Hydrochloride; Serine Methyl Ester HCl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Amino-2-Hydroxypropanoate Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity (if specified), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

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