Description

5-Ethyl L-2-Aminoglutarate Hydrochloride is a high-purity chiral building block and pharmaceutical intermediate. This compound is valued for its role in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in medicinal chemistry and peptide research. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for drug discovery and development processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for neurological and metabolic targets.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected or modified amino acid derivative in the solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis of novel peptides and peptidomimetics.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to construct stereochemically complex molecules.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• Fine Chemical Production: A building block for the manufacture of specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Ethyl L-2-Aminoglutarate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	73270-47-0
Molecular Formula	C7H14ClNO4
Molecular Weight	211.64 g/mol
Synonyms	L-2-Amino-5-ethylglutaric Acid Hydrochloride; (2S)-2-Amino-5-ethylpentanedioic Acid Hydrochloride; 5-Ethyl-L-glutamic Acid Hydrochloride; 2-Amino-5-ethylpentanedioic Acid Hydrochloride (L-form); Ethyl Aminoglutarate Hydrochloride; 5-Ethylglutamic Acid Hydrochloride; Aminoglutaric Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 5-Ethyl L-2-Aminoglutarate Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for pharmaceutical and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% (L-isomer)
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.