Description

(S)-2-(Pyridine-4-Ylmethylamino)Butanedioic Acid is a high-purity chiral intermediate featuring a pyridine and succinic acid backbone. This compound is of significant value in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and chiral ligands. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking to develop new therapeutic agents or catalytic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially in neurological and metabolic disorder research.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis in fine chemical production.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a precursor or standard in biochemical studies involving amino acid derivatives and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research phase for creating new, more selective pesticides and herbicides.
• Peptidomimetics: Acts as a constrained amino acid analog in the design of peptide-like molecules with enhanced stability and bioavailability.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-(Pyridine-4-Ylmethylamino)Butanedioic Acid
CAS No.	1281839-52-8
Molecular Formula	C11H14N2O4
Molecular Weight	238.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-((Pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino)butanedioic acid; (S)-2-[(4-Pyridylmethyl)amino]succinic acid; L-2-((4-Pyridylmethyl)amino)succinic acid; (2S)-2-[(Pyridin-4-ylmethyl)amino]butanedioic acid; 4-Py-CH2-NH-Suc-OH; (S)-Aminopyridylmethylsuccinic acid
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Quality Control

Our (S)-2-(Pyridine-4-Ylmethylamino)Butanedioic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.