Description

(2S)-2-Amino-3-Methyl-Butanedioic Acid is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate for the development of pharmaceuticals, bioactive peptides, and fine chemicals. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development laboratories, and manufacturers in the fine chemical and nutraceutical industries seeking to incorporate specific stereochemistry into their molecular targets.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological and metabolic pathways.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to introduce specific structural motifs and influence peptide conformation and stability.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and as a precursor for more complex biochemical probes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for the manufacture of specialty chemicals, catalysts, and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Nutraceutical Development: Investigated for use in the formulation of advanced dietary supplements and functional food ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2S)-2-Amino-3-Methyl-Butanedioic Acid
CAS No.	2955-50-2
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO4
Molecular Weight	147.13 g/mol
Synonyms	L-2-Amino-3-methylsuccinic acid; (2S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanedioic acid; 3-Methyl-L-aspartic acid; L-β-Methylaspartic acid; (S)-2-Amino-3-methylsuccinic acid; 2-Amino-3-methyl-L-butanedioic acid; L-3-Methylaspartate; (S)-3-Methylaspartic acid
EINECS	220-974-4

Quality Control

Our (2S)-2-Amino-3-Methyl-Butanedioic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis for enantiomeric excess, and identification by IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment, ensuring compliance with your research or cGMP-grade requirements.

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 after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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