Description

(2S)-(Carbamoylamino)(Hydroxy)Acetic Acid is a high-purity, chiral organic compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This product is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the creation of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications requiring specific stereochemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for drugs targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Used to incorporate modified amino acid structures into peptide analogs to enhance stability, bioavailability, or receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of chiral herbicides or fungicides where specific enantiomer activity is required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of novel chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Useful in creating linkers for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) or other bioconjugate platforms.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2S)-(Carbamoylamino)(Hydroxy)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	7424-03-5
Molecular Formula	C3H6N2O4
Molecular Weight	134.09 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Hydroxyureidoacetic Acid; (S)-2-(Hydroxyureido)acetic Acid; (S)-2-(Hydroxycarbamoylamino)acetic Acid; (2S)-2-(Hydroxyureido)acetic Acid; N-Carbamoyl-L-serine; (S)-N-Carbamoylserine; L-Serine, N-carbamoyl-; Ureido-L-serine
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Quality Control

Our (2S)-(Carbamoylamino)(Hydroxy)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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