Description

n-Acetyl-DL-2-Amino-n-butyric Acid is a chemically modified amino acid derivative, serving as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a protected amino acid functionality that is essential for constructing complex peptide mimetics and pharmaceutical active ingredients. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for developing new therapeutic agents and biochemical tools.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and production of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and peptide-based drugs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a precursor or standard in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme substrate research.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a protected amino acid building block in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis for creating custom sequences.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including surfactants, chelating agents, and advanced materials.
• Agrochemical Development: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of novel herbicides, pesticides, or plant growth regulators.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Synthesis: Used in the development of certain conditioning or moisturizing agents for advanced cosmetic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Acetyl-DL-2-Amino-n-butyric Acid
CAS No.	34271-24-4
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO3
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetyl-2-aminobutyric acid; DL-2-Acetamidobutyric acid; Acetyl-DL-α-aminobutyric acid; 2-Acetamidobutanoic acid; (±)-2-Acetamidobutyric acid; N-Acetyl-DL-α-aminobutyrate; Ac-DL-Abu-OH; N-Acetyl-DL-homoalanine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Acetyl-DL-2-Amino-n-butyric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications suitable for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at 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%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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