Description

(S)-3-Aminobutan-2-One Hydrochloride is a high-purity chiral building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial importance. This compound is valued for its role in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of various APIs, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a precursor for chiral ligands, catalysts, and auxiliaries in stereoselective chemical transformations.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing novel, enantiopure herbicides and pesticides.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry research and process development in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-3-Aminobutan-2-One Hydrochloride
CAS No.	54680-72-7
Molecular Formula	C4H9NO • HCl
Molecular Weight	123.58 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-3-Amino-2-butanone hydrochloride; (S)-1-Amino-2-propanone hydrochloride; (S)-3-Aminobutan-2-one HCl; (S)-2-Butanone, 3-amino-, hydrochloride; L-3-Aminobutan-2-one hydrochloride; (S)-Aminomethyl ethyl ketone hydrochloride; 3-Amino-2-butanone hydrochloride (S-isomer)
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Quality Control

Our (S)-3-Aminobutan-2-One Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.