Description

Dl-2-Amino-n-Butyric Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride is a high-purity, protected amino acid derivative essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate, enabling the controlled introduction of the 2-aminobutyric acid moiety into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical manufacturers engaged in the development of novel peptides, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and other fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide chemistry for research and production.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a precursor or standard in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme substrate research.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a building block for constructing chiral centers in natural product synthesis and catalyst development.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The methyl ester and hydrochloride salt provide orthogonal protection strategies in multi-step synthetic sequences.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-2-Amino-n-Butyric Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride
CAS No.	7682-18-0
Molecular Formula	C5H12ClNO2
Molecular Weight	153.61 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-2-Aminobutyric acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Methyl DL-2-aminobutyrate hydrochloride; DL-α-Aminobutyric acid methyl ester HCl; (±)-2-Aminobutanoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Methyl (±)-2-aminobutanoate hydrochloride; DL-Homoserine methyl ester hydrochloride (related); 2-Amino-n-butyric acid methyl ester HCl
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Quality Control

Our Dl-2-Amino-n-Butyric Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral purity assessment, identity confirmation by IR and NMR, and stringent limits for residual solvents and heavy metals. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment, ensuring compliance with your research or cGMP-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	DL-Ratio ~50:50
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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