Description

3-[4-(2-Hydroxy-Ethyl)-Piperazin-1-Yl]-Propionic Acid is a versatile piperazine derivative and a key organic intermediate. This compound is valued for its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a hydroxyl group, which makes it a valuable building block for chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized piperazine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Complexing Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for manufacturing chelating agents and ligands used in metal catalysis and water treatment.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like hydrophilicity or reactivity.
• Bioconjugation Linker: Utilized in biochemical research and diagnostic reagent development for coupling molecules via its reactive acid and hydroxyl groups.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry R&D for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-[4-(2-Hydroxy-Ethyl)-Piperazin-1-Yl]-Propionic Acid
CAS No.	70920-53-5
Molecular Formula	C9H18N2O3
Molecular Weight	202.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[4-(2-Carboxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanol; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-(2-carboxyethyl)piperazine; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N'-propionic Acid; HEPPA; 2-(1-Piperazinyl)ethyl hydrogen succinate; 70920-53-5; 3-(4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl)propanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-[4-(2-Hydroxy-Ethyl)-Piperazin-1-Yl]-Propionic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.