Description

Butyl(3-Carboxypropyl)Nitrosamine CAS NO 38252-74-3 is a specialized nitrosamine compound of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for analytical and synthetic chemistry applications. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and quality control laboratories requiring high-purity chemical entities for method development and impurity profiling.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the detection, identification, and quantification of nitrosamine impurities in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished drug products.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or building block in the synthesis of novel compounds for pharmacological screening and development.
• Method Development & Validation: Essential for developing and validating sensitive analytical methods, such as LC-MS/MS and GC-MS, to meet stringent regulatory requirements for genotoxic impurities.
• Toxicology Studies: Employed in research studies to understand the metabolic pathways, toxicity profiles, and carcinogenic potential of nitrosamine compounds.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Critical for spiking studies and recovery experiments in pharmaceutical QC laboratories to ensure analytical procedures are fit for purpose.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or model compound in organic synthesis research exploring nitrosation reactions and stability studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyl(3-Carboxypropyl)Nitrosamine
CAS No.	38252-74-3
Molecular Formula	C8H16N2O3
Molecular Weight	188.23 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Nitroso-N-butyl-4-aminobutyric acid; 4-(N-Nitroso-N-butylamino)butyric acid; N-Butyl-N-nitrosoglycine; Butyl(3-carboxypropyl)nitrosamine; N-Nitroso-N-butyl-γ-aminobutyric acid; N-Nitrosobutyl-4-aminobutyric acid; BCPNA
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Quality Control

Our Butyl(3-Carboxypropyl)Nitrosamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and assay results is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and quality documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.