Description

Ethyl 2-Aminopropanoate Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the ethyl ester of alanine, a key amino acid derivative. This high-purity intermediate is critical for ensuring the quality and consistency of downstream synthesis in regulated industries. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical manufacturers and advanced research laboratories for applications in peptide synthesis and as a chiral building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or auxiliary in the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Agrochemical Development: Utilized in the research and synthesis of novel, biologically active compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a key intermediate for manufacturing specialty chemicals and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethyl 2-Aminopropanoate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	617-27-6
Molecular Formula	C5H12ClNO2
Molecular Weight	153.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl L-Alaninate Hydrochloride; Ethyl Alaninate Hydrochloride; L-Alanine Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride; Alanine Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride; 2-Aminopropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride; Ethyl 2-Aminopropionate Hydrochloride; H-Ala-OEt·HCl; (S)-2-Aminopropionic Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride
EINECS	210-511-6

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Aminopropanoate Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for pharmaceutical and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.5%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	+7.0° to +9.0° (c=1 in H2O)
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.