Description

(R)-Methyl-2-Amino-4-Pentenoate Hydrochloride is a high-purity chiral building block essential for the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients. Its defined stereochemistry provides a critical handle for constructing molecules with specific biological activity, ensuring high enantiomeric purity in final products. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing new therapeutic agents and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of protease inhibitors, antiviral drugs, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel, enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides.
• Peptide Mimetics: Serves as a constrained amino acid derivative for constructing peptide analogs and macrocyclic compounds.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric transformations.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating labeled or modified amino acid derivatives to study biological processes.
• Fine Chemical Production: A building block for specialty chemicals requiring specific chiral configurations.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-Methyl-2-Amino-4-Pentenoate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	217440-34-1
Molecular Formula	C7H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight	179.65 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-Methyl 2-amino-4-pentenoate hydrochloride; (R)-2-Amino-4-pentenoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Methyl (2R)-2-amino-4-pentenoate hydrochloride; (R)-2-Amino-4-pentenoic acid methyl ester HCl; (R)-Homoallylglycine methyl ester hydrochloride; (R)-MAG HCl; (R)-2-Amino-4-penten-1-oic acid methyl ester hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our (R)-Methyl-2-Amino-4-Pentenoate Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity (HPLC), assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full specifications are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

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
Water Content (KF)	≤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.