Description

Methyl n-Ethyl-β-Alaninate is a specialty organic ester of the amino acid derivative β-alanine. This compound serves as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, life science, and advanced material sectors seeking to introduce specific functional groups.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a β-amino ester moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.
• Peptide Mimetics & Prodrug Development: Serves as a precursor for creating peptide analogs and designing prodrugs with enhanced bioavailability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic transformations, including alkylations and amidations, as a protected form of β-alanine.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands for metal complexes and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the development of functional polymers and specialty coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl n-Ethyl-β-Alaninate
CAS No.	3440-30-0
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₃NO₂
Molecular Weight	131.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-(ethylamino)propanoate; 3-(Ethylamino)propanoic acid methyl ester; β-Alanine, N-ethyl-, methyl ester; Methyl N-ethyl-β-alaninate; Methyl 3-(ethylamino)propionate; N-Ethyl-β-alanine methyl ester; Propanoic acid, 3-(ethylamino)-, methyl ester
EINECS	222-343-7

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl n-Ethyl-β-Alaninate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized and tested using advanced analytical techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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