Description

2-Hydroxy-3-Aminobutanoic Acid is a multifunctional amino acid derivative that serves as a versatile chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both hydroxyl and amino functional groups on adjacent carbon atoms, makes it a critical intermediate for producing high-value, optically active compounds. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce stereochemical complexity into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly β-amino alcohols and complex heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Peptide Mimetics & Drug Discovery: Used to incorporate non-natural amino acid residues into peptide chains to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis (e.g., for hydrogenation or oxidation reactions).
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in metabolic pathway studies and as a standard or reagent in analytical and enzymatic research.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Functional monomer for creating polymers with tailored properties for biomedical or advanced material applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Hydroxy-3-Aminobutanoic Acid
CAS No.	565-81-1
Molecular Formula	C4H9NO3
Molecular Weight	119.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Amino-2-hydroxybutyric acid; 2-Hydroxy-3-aminobutyric acid; β-Hydroxy-DL-threonine; DL-3-Amino-2-hydroxybutanoic acid; (±)-3-Amino-2-hydroxybutyric acid; 3-Amino-2-hydroxy-butanoic acid; Threonine isomer; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	209-286-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-3-Aminobutanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) that include results for assay, chiral purity, and specific impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliable supply and traceability for critical B2B applications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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