Description

2-Amino-2-Methyl-Butyric Acid Hydrochloride is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative in its stable hydrochloride salt form. This compound is a critical chiral building block and intermediate for the synthesis of complex pharmaceuticals, peptides, and fine chemicals. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for advanced R&D and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in metabolic and neurological research.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected or modified amino acid residue in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to introduce structural diversity.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a precursor or standard in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme inhibition assays.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for specialty chemicals, including chiral ligands for catalysis and advanced material precursors.
• Nutritional Science: Investigated for its potential role in specialized nutritional formulations and metabolic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-2-Methyl-Butyric Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	72408-58-3
Molecular Formula	C5H12ClNO2
Molecular Weight	153.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-2-methylbutyric acid hydrochloride; 2-Methyl-2-aminobutyric acid HCl; (RS)-2-Amino-2-methylbutanoic acid hydrochloride; 2-Amino-2-methylbutanoic acid hydrochloride; α-Aminoisovaleric acid hydrochloride (related); 2-Amino-2-methylbutyrate hydrochloride; AMBA-HCl; 2-Methyl-2-aminobutanoic acid hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-2-Methyl-Butyric Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and residual solvent screening, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for pharmaceutical and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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