Description

n-Methyl-R-3-Amino-Butanoic Acid is a chiral, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate for the development of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to incorporate stereochemically defined β-amino acid motifs into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of peptidomimetics, enzyme inhibitors, and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, catalysts, and ligands for asymmetric synthesis.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying enzyme mechanisms, metabolic pathways, and as a component in custom peptide synthesis.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier for creating novel polymers with specific chiral or functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methyl-R-3-Amino-Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	294874-99-0
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO2
Molecular Weight	117.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-(Methylamino)butanoic acid; (R)-3-Methylaminobutanoic acid; D-3-(Methylamino)butyric acid; (R)-3-(Methylamino)butyric acid; (3R)-3-(Methylamino)butanoic acid; β-Methylamino-R-butyric acid; Methyl-β-amino-R-butyric acid
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Quality Control

Our n-Methyl-R-3-Amino-Butanoic 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 advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, 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%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
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.