Description

(-)-2-Amino-1-Butanol Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the chiral amino alcohol, (S)-2-amino-1-butanol. This compound is a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in organic synthesis, prized for its defined stereochemistry. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), chiral ligands, and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the asymmetric synthesis of various therapeutic agents and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chiral Ligand/Resolving Agent: Used in the preparation of chiral catalysts or as a resolving agent for the separation of enantiomers.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for the production of complex specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in research settings for studying enzymatic reactions and as a precursor for biochemical probes.
• Agrochemical Development: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of chiral pesticides and herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-2-Amino-1-Butanol Hydrochloride
CAS No.	40916-56-1
Molecular Formula	C₄H₁₁NO·HCl
Molecular Weight	125.60 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-1-butanol hydrochloride; (2S)-2-Aminobutan-1-ol hydrochloride; L-2-Amino-1-butanol hydrochloride; (S)-2-Aminobutanol hydrochloride; 1-Butanol, 2-amino-, hydrochloride, (2S)-; (-)-(S)-2-Amino-1-butanol hydrochloride; (S)-1-Amino-2-butanol hydrochloride; (S)-2-AB hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (-)-2-Amino-1-Butanol Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity, correct stereochemistry, and compliance with agreed specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (Assay), enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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