Description

2-Amino-5-Butoxy-5-Oxo-Pentanoic Acid is a specialized amino acid derivative with a unique butoxy-keto side chain. This compound matters as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, offering a handle for further chemical modification. It is needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, including protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules.
• Peptide Mimetic Research: Serves as a non-natural amino acid analog in the design and synthesis of peptide mimetics to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for synthesizing specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex organic compounds.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: The functional groups enable its use in creating chemical linkers for bioconjugation applications in diagnostics and drug delivery systems.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and as a reference standard in chemical and biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-5-Butoxy-5-Oxo-Pentanoic Acid
CAS No.	7391-23-3
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO5
Molecular Weight	219.24 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Butoxy-5-oxo-2-aminopentanoic acid; 2-Amino-5-butoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid; L-Glutamic acid, 5-butoxy-5-oxo-; Butyl hydrogen L-glutamate; Butyl glutamate; Butyl L-glutamate; Butyl hydrogen glutamate; 5-Butoxy-4-carbamoylbutanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-5-Butoxy-5-Oxo-Pentanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral integrity, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.