Description

5-Aminopent-2-Enoic Acid is a versatile, high-purity amino acid derivative with a reactive alkene and amine functional group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and a critical building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules. It is primarily used by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological and metabolic pathways.
• Peptide Synthesis & Modification: Serves as a non-natural amino acid building block for creating modified peptides with enhanced stability or biological activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Cross-linking Agent: The amine and alkene groups allow it to act as a linker or spacer in polymer chemistry and material science.
• Bioconjugation: Useful for attaching molecules to proteins, antibodies, or other biomolecules in diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocycles and other complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-Aminopent-2-Enoic Acid
CAS No.	69619-20-1
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO2
Molecular Weight	115.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Amino-2-pentenoic Acid; 2-Pentenoic acid, 5-amino-; (E)-5-Aminopent-2-enoic Acid; (Z)-5-Aminopent-2-enoic Acid; 5-Amino-2-pentenoate; 3-Aminopropylacrylic Acid; 5-Amino-2-pentenoic acid (cis- and trans- mixture)
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Quality Control

Our 5-Aminopent-2-Enoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.