Description

tert-Butyl 2-Aminopent-4-Enoate is a versatile chiral building block and protected amino acid ester derivative. This compound is of significant value in organic synthesis, particularly for the construction of complex molecules requiring a specific stereochemical configuration. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of peptide mimetics and other bioactive molecules.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used in the preparation of non-proteinogenic amino acids and other chiral compounds via various catalytic and stoichiometric methods.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a versatile scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization in drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the synthesis of chiral active ingredients for crop protection agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 2-Aminopent-4-Enoate
CAS No.	277759-54-3
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO2
Molecular Weight	171.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-4-pentenoic acid tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl 2-amino-4-pentenoate; (R/S)-tert-Butyl 2-aminopent-4-enoate; 4-Pentenoic acid, 2-amino-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 2-Amino-4-pentenoic acid 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 277759-54-3; tert-Butyl 2-aminopent-4-enoate (racemic)
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl 2-Aminopent-4-Enoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess (if applicable), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Specify required enantiomeric excess (ee)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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