Description

2-(4-Ethoxy-Benzoylamino)-3-Hydroxy-Butyric Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzoylamino and a hydroxy butyric acid moiety. This structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical innovators, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting metabolic or neurological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators where specific stereochemistry is required for activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialty chemicals, including liquid crystals, dyes, or advanced polymers.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories as a standard or reagent for studying enzyme inhibition or metabolic processes.
• Peptidomimetic Development: Useful in the design and synthesis of peptide analogs and mimetics due to its amino acid-like structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Ethoxy-Benzoylamino)-3-Hydroxy-Butyric Acid
CAS No.	436811-17-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₇NO₅
Molecular Weight	267.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(4-Ethoxybenzoyl)amino]-3-hydroxybutanoic acid; 3-Hydroxy-2-[(4-ethoxybenzoyl)amino]butyric acid; (2R,3S)-2-[(4-Ethoxybenzoyl)amino]-3-hydroxybutanoic acid (stereoisomer); 4-Ethoxy-N-(1-hydroxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-propoxypropyl)benzamide; Ethyl 4-[(1-hydroxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-3-propoxypropyl)carbamoyl]benzoate (related ester); AEBA; EHB Acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Ethoxy-Benzoylamino)-3-Hydroxy-Butyric Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% ee (specify isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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