Description

(+/-)-2-Amino-4-Bromobutanoic Acid HBr is a high-purity, non-natural amino acid derivative that serves as a critical chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its bromine functionality, which provides a versatile handle for further chemical modifications, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptide mimetics, and specialized chemical libraries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptidomimetics Research: Used to incorporate brominated side chains into peptide analogs to study structure-activity relationships and enhance metabolic stability.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a building block for synthesizing labeled compounds or probes used in biochemical and cellular studies.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or intermediate in catalytic asymmetric reactions to create enantiomerically enriched compounds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for constructing novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts for use in metal-catalyzed or organocatalytic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Can be incorporated into specialty polymers or functional materials that require amino acid-based monomers with reactive halogen sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+/-)-2-Amino-4-Bromobutanoic Acid HBr
CAS No.	76338-90-4
Molecular Formula	C₄H₈BrNO₂ • HBr
Molecular Weight	263.93 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-2-Amino-4-bromobutanoic acid hydrobromide; 4-Bromo-DL-homoalanine HBr; 2-Azaniumyl-4-bromobutanoate bromide; (±)-2-Amino-4-bromobutyric acid hydrobromide; 4-Bromohomoalanine HBr; DL-4-Bromo-2-aminobutanoic acid HBr; Bromoaminobutyric acid HBr; ABBA HBr
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Quality Control

Our production of (+/-)-2-Amino-4-Bromobutanoic Acid HBr adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or cGMP starting material requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.