Description

4-Amino-3,4-Dimethylpentanoic Acid Hydrochloride is a high-purity, pharmaceutically relevant organic salt. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for developing novel therapeutic agents and specialty compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and production of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder therapies.
• Peptide Mimetic Synthesis: Used in the construction of peptidomimetics and modified amino acid derivatives for drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of new-generation herbicides and plant growth regulators with specific chiral activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organic chemistry for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Bioconjugation and Probe Synthesis: Useful in medicinal chemistry for attaching reporter groups or designing molecular probes for biological studies.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects under cGMP guidelines.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-3,4-Dimethylpentanoic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1401425-21-5
Molecular Formula	C7H16ClNO2
Molecular Weight	181.66 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Amino-3,4-dimethylpentanoic acid HCl; 3,4-Dimethyl-4-aminopentanoic acid hydrochloride; 4-Amino-3,4-dimethyl-valeric acid hydrochloride; (4-Amino-3,4-dimethyl-pentanoyl) hydrochloride; DL-4-Amino-3,4-dimethylpentanoic acid hydrochloride; Pentanoic acid, 4-amino-3,4-dimethyl-, hydrochloride; 1401425-21-5
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Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-3,4-Dimethylpentanoic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and residual solvent screening, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and cGMP manufacturing. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and compliance with customer requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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