Description

(S)-2-Amino-3-Methylbutyric Acid Sodium Salt is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative, specifically the sodium salt of L-Valine. This compound is valued for its enhanced solubility and stability in aqueous formulations compared to its free acid form, making it a critical chiral building block and intermediate. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical synthesis sectors for applications in peptide drug development, metabolic research, and as a precursor for advanced organic synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of peptide-based drugs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Used in cell culture media, enzyme studies, and metabolic pathway analysis as a specialized amino acid source.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a protected or modified amino acid residue in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a ligand or precursor for catalysts in stereoselective organic transformations.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• Nutritional Science: Investigated for its role in specialized nutritional formulations and metabolic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-Amino-3-Methylbutyric Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	34241-42-4
Molecular Formula	C5H10NNaO2
Molecular Weight	139.13 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Valine Sodium Salt; Sodium L-Valinate; (S)-Valine Sodium Salt; (2S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Valine Sodium Salt; 2-Amino-3-methylbutyric Acid Sodium Salt (S-form); Sodium (S)-2-Amino-3-methylbutanoate
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Quality Control

Our (S)-2-Amino-3-Methylbutyric Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and production use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% (S-isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%
Solubility	Freely soluble in water

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