Description

(3-Amino-Propoxy)-Acetic Acid CAS NO 61108-70-1 is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both an amino group and a carboxylic acid moiety linked by a propoxy spacer. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate for the synthesis of more complex molecules. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as linker chemistry, chelating agent synthesis, and polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), prodrugs, and diagnostic agents.
• Linker Molecule in Bioconjugation: Used to create stable covalent bonds between biomolecules (e.g., proteins, peptides) and other functional entities like drugs, dyes, or polymers.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of novel chelating ligands used in metal catalysis, water treatment, or medical imaging.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce amine or carboxyl functionality into polymer backbones, enhancing properties like solubility, adhesion, or biocompatibility.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry research for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Amino-Propoxy)-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	61108-70-1
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO3
Molecular Weight	133.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Aminopropoxy)acetic Acid; 2-[3-Aminopropoxy]acetic Acid; Glycine, N-(3-aminopropyl)-; 3-Aminopropoxyacetic Acid; Amino-PEG1-acetic acid; APAA; (3-Aminopropyloxy)acetic Acid; O-(3-Aminopropyl)glycolic Acid
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Quality Control

Our (3-Amino-Propoxy)-Acetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

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

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