Description

(S)-(+)-2-Amino-3-Methyl-1-Butanol is a chiral, non-natural amino alcohol derivative characterized by its specific stereochemistry. This compound is a valuable chiral building block and resolving agent in asymmetric synthesis, offering precise control over stereochemical outcomes. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), chiral catalysts, and other high-value intermediates.

Application

• Chiral Auxiliary/Resolving Agent: Used for the resolution of racemic mixtures of acids and other chiral compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure drugs, particularly in antiviral and cardiovascular therapeutic areas.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Employed in the preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, such as in hydrogenation or alkylation reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides for enhanced efficacy.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate for complex natural products and specialty chemicals.
• Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated into polymers to impart chirality or functional groups for specialized material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-(+)-2-Amino-3-Methyl-1-Butanol
CAS No.	2026-48-4
Molecular Formula	C5H13NO
Molecular Weight	103.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutan-1-ol; (S)-(+)-2-Amino-3-methyl-1-butanol; L-Valinol; (S)-Valinol; (2S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutan-1-ol; (S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanol; (S)-1-Amino-2-methyl-3-butanol; L-2-Amino-3-methyl-1-butanol
EINECS	217-971-6

Quality Control

Our (S)-(+)-2-Amino-3-Methyl-1-Butanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity, meeting the stringent requirements for chiral intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific purity, chiral purity (enantiomeric excess), and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	+15° to +20° (c=1 in H2O)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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