Description

Aspartic Semialdehyde is a key biochemical intermediate in the biosynthesis of essential amino acids like lysine, methionine, and threonine. This compound matters significantly for researchers and manufacturers developing metabolic pathway inhibitors, novel antibiotics, and fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries for applications in enzyme research, metabolic engineering, and the production of high-value specialty chemicals.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical intermediate for studying the aspartate pathway and amino acid biosynthesis in microorganisms and plants.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in the research and synthesis of enzyme inhibitors and potential antimicrobial agents targeting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
• Metabolic Engineering: Serves as a precursor in engineered microbial strains for the enhanced production of lysine and other aspartate-derived amino acids.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated for the development of herbicides that disrupt amino acid synthesis in plants.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Building block for the synthesis of complex organic molecules and chiral compounds in laboratory settings.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Potential use in formulating reagents for enzymatic assays and diagnostic kits.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aspartic Semialdehyde
CAS No.	498-20-4
Molecular Formula	C4H7NO4
Molecular Weight	133.10 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Aspartic-4-semialdehyde; (2S)-2-Amino-4-oxobutanoic acid; 4-Oxo-L-norvaline; Aspartate semialdehyde; ASA; L-Aspartate-4-semialdehyde; L-Aspartic acid 4-semialdehyde; 2-Amino-4-oxobutanoic acid
EINECS	207-867-1

Quality Control

Our Aspartic Semialdehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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