Description

3-Aminobutan-2-One Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt and a key chiral building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a precursor to a wide range of pharmacologically active molecules and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where high-purity intermediates are critical for process development and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of β-amino ketone derivatives and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific stereochemistry.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for complex molecules used in flavors, fragrances, and advanced material science.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in medicinal chemistry and process chemistry research for exploring new synthetic pathways and drug candidates.
• Catalyst and Ligand Preparation: Can be utilized in the development of chiral catalysts and ligands for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminobutan-2-One Hydrochloride
CAS No.	21419-24-9
Molecular Formula	C4H9NO·HCl
Molecular Weight	123.58 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Amino-2-butanone hydrochloride; 2-Butanone, 3-amino-, hydrochloride; 3-Amino-2-butanone hydrochloride; 3-Aminobutan-2-one HCl; 2-Acetyl ethylamine hydrochloride; Aminoethyl methyl ketone hydrochloride; (±)-3-Aminobutan-2-one hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Aminobutan-2-One Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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