Description

Butanoic Acid, 2-Azido-3-Methyl-, (2S)- is a specialized chiral building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique azido functionality, which serves as a versatile precursor for click chemistry reactions, enabling the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications such as peptide modification, bioconjugation, and the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Click Chemistry Reagent: Utilized in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions for efficient bioconjugation and polymer functionalization.
• Peptide Modification: Enables site-specific incorporation of functional groups or labels into peptide chains.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new crop protection agents with specific stereochemistry.
• Material Science: Used in the development of functionalized polymers and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a precursor for creating probes to study biological processes and enzyme activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanoic Acid, 2-Azido-3-Methyl-, (2S)-
CAS No.	40224-47-3
Molecular Formula	C5H9N3O2
Molecular Weight	143.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S)-2-Azido-3-methylbutanoic acid; L-2-Azido-3-methylbutyric acid; (S)-2-Azido-3-methylbutanoic acid; 2-Azido-3-methylbutyric acid, (S)-; 3-Methyl-2-azidobutanoic acid; Azidovaline derivative; Butanoic acid, 2-azido-3-methyl-, (2S)-
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Quality Control

Our Butanoic Acid, 2-Azido-3-Methyl-, (2S)- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties, this material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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