Description

Methyl 2-Amino-2-Ethylbutanoate is a high-purity, versatile amino acid ester derivative. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of complex molecules with high stereochemical fidelity. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing neurologic and metabolic drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific stereochemistry.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Used in medicinal chemistry to design and synthesize peptide analogs and enzyme inhibitors.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor or chiral auxiliary in catalytic reactions to induce enantioselectivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereocenters.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Amino-2-Ethylbutanoate
CAS No.	70974-26-4
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO2
Molecular Weight	145.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-2-ethylbutanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-amino-2-ethylbutyrate; 2-Ethyl-2-aminobutanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl α-amino-α-ethylbutyrate; 2-Amino-2-ethyl-butyric acid methyl ester; DL-2-Amino-2-ethylbutyric acid methyl ester; Aminoethylbutyric acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Amino-2-Ethylbutanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, chiral purity (if applicable), 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 place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect stability and performance. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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