Description

2-Methoxy-1-Butanamine Hydrochloride is a specialized organic amine salt with the CAS number 1050509-60-8, valued for its role as a versatile chiral building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an amine and an ether moiety, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with high stereochemical purity. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides that require specific stereochemistry for efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis, such as hydrogenation and cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring optically pure intermediates.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry research.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of functional polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-1-Butanamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1050509-60-8
Molecular Formula	C5H14ClNO
Molecular Weight	139.62 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Butanamine, 2-methoxy-, hydrochloride; (2-Methoxybutyl)amine hydrochloride; 2-Methoxybutan-1-amine hydrochloride; 2-Methoxy-1-butylamine hydrochloride; α-Methoxybutylamine hydrochloride; 2-Methoxybutylamine HCl; 2-Methoxy-n-butylamine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-1-Butanamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

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 an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat and 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)	≥99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤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.