Description

2-[(Carboxymethyl)Amino]Propanoic Acid Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt derivative of an amino acid, valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both carboxylic acid and amino groups, makes it a critical reagent for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for chemists and process engineers in the life sciences, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for scale-up and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific amino acid-like backbones.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected or modified amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide chemistry.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the production of specialized chelating agents and complexing agents used in water treatment or catalysis.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Employed in the development of linker molecules for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other bioconjugates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides, plant growth regulators, or fungicides with specific mode-of-action requirements.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in biochemical studies as a substrate analog or inhibitor for enzymes that process natural amino acids.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(Carboxymethyl)Amino]Propanoic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	33012-75-8
Molecular Formula	C5H10ClNO4
Molecular Weight	183.59 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Carboxymethylalanine hydrochloride; (2S)-2-[(Carboxymethyl)amino]propanoic acid hydrochloride; Alanine, N-(carboxymethyl)-, hydrochloride; N-(Carboxymethyl)-L-alanine hydrochloride; 2-[(Carboxymethyl)amino]propionic acid hydrochloride; N-Carboxymethyl-L-alanine HCl; Bicine precursor derivative hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-[(Carboxymethyl)Amino]Propanoic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring consistency and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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