Description

(2S)-2-Amino-N,4-Dimethylpentanamide is a chiral amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules with precise stereochemistry, which is critical for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific chiral amine functionalities into their target structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly for APIs requiring specific stereocenters.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Serves as a non-natural amino acid building block for designing and synthesizing peptide analogs and mimetics with enhanced stability or biological activity.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a chiral auxiliary or precursor in catalytic asymmetric reactions to induce enantioselectivity.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the synthesis of advanced, chiral active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for creating chiral ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in fundamental chemical research exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2S)-2-Amino-N,4-Dimethylpentanamide
CAS No.	64569-68-2
Molecular Formula	C7H16N2O
Molecular Weight	144.22 g/mol
Synonyms	L-2-Amino-4-methylpentanamide, N,4-Dimethyl; (S)-2-Amino-4-methyl-N-methylpentanamide; (2S)-2-Amino-4-methyl-N-methylpentanamide; (S)-2-Amino-N,4-dimethylpentanamide; 2-Amino-N,4-dimethylpentanamide, (2S)-; L-Leucinamide, N-methyl-; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our (2S)-2-Amino-N,4-Dimethylpentanamide is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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