Description

(S)-Methyl 3-Aminopentanoate Hydrochloride is a high-purity chiral building block and intermediate of significant value in advanced organic synthesis. Its enantiomerically pure structure makes it a critical precursor for the development of novel pharmaceuticals, particularly in the creation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex molecules with specific stereochemical requirements. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to incorporate a defined stereocenter into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially in neurological and metabolic disorder research.
• Peptidomimetics & Amino Acid Derivatives: Serves as a constrained β-amino acid ester building block for constructing peptide analogs and bioactive molecules.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used in catalytic asymmetric reactions to introduce chirality into more complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry programs.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied for bespoke synthesis projects requiring high-purity, stereodefined intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-Methyl 3-Aminopentanoate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1236525-13-5
Molecular Formula	C6H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight	167.63 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (3S)-3-aminopentanoate hydrochloride; (S)-3-Aminopentanoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride; (S)-Methyl 3-aminovalerate hydrochloride; (S)-β-Aminovaleric acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Methyl (S)-3-aminopentanoate HCl; L-3-Aminopentanoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride; (3S)-3-Aminopentanoic Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our (S)-Methyl 3-Aminopentanoate Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, enantiomeric excess (ee), and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support its use in regulated research and development.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤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.