Description

Ethyl Amino(2-Chlorophenyl)Acetate is a specialized organic compound featuring a chiral amino acid ester structure with a chlorophenyl substituent. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in the synthesis of complex, biologically active molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process scale-up teams within the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for potential CNS agents, analgesics, and other therapeutic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the specific stereochemistry influences biological activity.
• Asymmetric Catalysis & Ligand Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands or catalysts used in enantioselective synthesis.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Employed in medicinal chemistry for the design and synthesis of peptide analogs and mimetics to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity standard in analytical laboratories for method development and quality control.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile building block for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Amino(2-Chlorophenyl)Acetate
CAS No.	500772-75-8
Molecular Formula	C10H12ClNO2
Molecular Weight	213.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Amino-2-(2-chlorophenyl)acetate; 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)glycine ethyl ester; (±)-Ethyl 2-amino-2-(2-chlorophenyl)acetate; Ethyl (2-chlorophenyl)glycinate; DL-Ethyl 2-amino-2-(2-chlorophenyl)acetate; Amino(2-chlorophenyl)acetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl α-amino-o-chlorophenylacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Amino(2-Chlorophenyl)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation (IR, NMR) to ensure it meets exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with batch-specific data is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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