Description

Ethyl 2-(Aminooxy)Acetate is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both an aminooxy and an ester group, making it a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to serve as a key reagent for the formation of stable oxime linkages, which are crucial in bioconjugation and materials science. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science sectors who require high-purity intermediates for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring oxime ether functional groups.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Used for linking biomolecules (e.g., proteins, antibodies, peptides) with drugs, dyes, or polymers via stable oxime bonds for targeted drug delivery and diagnostics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce aminooxy functionality into polymer chains for cross-linking or creating smart, responsive materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the creation of probes for labeling and studying cellular processes due to its selective reactivity with carbonyl groups.
• Cross-linking Agent: Acts as a linker molecule in the preparation of hydrogels, surface coatings, and other cross-linked network structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-(Aminooxy)Acetate
CAS No.	5740-47-6
Molecular Formula	C4H9NO3
Molecular Weight	119.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl O-Aminooxyacetate; Aminooxyacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Glycine, N-(oxy)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl (Aminooxy)acetate; 2-(Aminooxy)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Acetic acid, 2-(aminooxy)-, ethyl ester; O-(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)hydroxylamine
EINECS	227-250-7

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-(Aminooxy)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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