Description

R-B-Aminoisobutyric Acid is a non-proteinogenic amino acid of significant interest in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This chiral building block is valued for its role in modulating metabolic pathways and serving as a precursor for novel therapeutic agents. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical synthesis sectors for developing peptide mimetics and metabolic modulators.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting metabolic disorders.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or reagent in metabolic studies and enzyme inhibition assays.
• Peptide Chemistry: Incorporated into synthetic peptides and peptidomimetics to alter biological activity and stability.
• Nutritional Science: Studied for its potential role as a metabolite and its effects on muscle metabolism.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or building block in the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in related chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	R-B-Aminoisobutyric Acid
CAS No.	2140-95-6
Molecular Formula	C4H9NO2
Molecular Weight	103.12 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-Aminoisobutyric Acid; (R)-3-Amino-2-methylpropanoic Acid; D-3-Aminoisobutyric Acid; (R)-BAIBA; (R)-β-Aminoisobutyric Acid; (R)-3-Aminoisobutanoic Acid; (R)-2-Methyl-β-alanine
EINECS	218-378-3

Quality Control

Our R-B-Aminoisobutyric Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chiral excess are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% ee (R-isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
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.