Description

3-[(2,2-Dimethylpropanoyl)Amino]Propanoic Acid is a high-purity organic compound, also known as Pivaloyl-β-alanine, valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a sterically hindered pivaloyl group, makes it particularly useful for creating compounds with enhanced stability and specific functional properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring sterically hindered amide linkages.
• Peptide Mimetics & Modifications: Used to introduce the pivaloyl (trimethylacetyl) group into peptide chains, altering their metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Useful in creating cleavable linkers and spacer arms for bioconjugation applications in diagnostics and drug delivery.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-[(2,2-Dimethylpropanoyl)Amino]Propanoic Acid
CAS No.	5910-56-5
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO3
Molecular Weight	173.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Pivaloyl-β-alanine; 3-(Pivaloylamino)propanoic acid; β-Alanine, N-pivaloyl-; N-Pivaloyl-β-alanine; 3-[(2,2-Dimethyl-1-oxopropyl)amino]propanoic acid; 5910-56-5; Pivaloyl-β-alanine
EINECS	227-624-5

Quality Control

Our 3-[(2,2-Dimethylpropanoyl)Amino]Propanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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