Description

Methyl 4-(Benzylamino)Butanoate Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt compound, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. Its value lies in providing a protected, reactive handle for constructing complex molecules, enabling efficient synthesis of target compounds with high selectivity. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable building blocks for drug discovery and process optimization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological or cardiovascular pathways.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Used in the design and synthesis of peptide analogs and mimetics due to its amino acid ester backbone.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of molecular probes and tool compounds for studying biological mechanisms.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes under GMP or ISO guidelines.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-(Benzylamino)Butanoate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	60169-40-6
Molecular Formula	C12H18ClNO2
Molecular Weight	243.73 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Benzylamino)butyric acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Methyl 4-(benzylamino)butyrate hydrochloride; γ-(Benzylamino)butyric acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Butanoic acid, 4-(benzylamino)-, methyl ester, hydrochloride; Methyl N-benzyl-4-aminobutyrate hydrochloride; N-Benzyl-4-aminobutyric acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Methyl γ-(benzylamino)butyrate hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-(Benzylamino)Butanoate Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, identification by IR and NMR, and tests for residual solvents and specific impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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