Description

Butanoic Acid, 4-(Ethylamino)- is a specialized organic compound featuring a butanoic acid backbone substituted with an ethylamino group at the 4-position. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and fine chemical producers for use in creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in proteomics and metabolic pathway studies as a specialized reagent.
• Material Science: Investigated for the development of polymers and liquid crystals with specific functional properties.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanoic Acid, 4-(Ethylamino)-
CAS No.	76572-84-4
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight	131.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Ethylamino)butanoic acid; γ-(Ethylamino)butyric acid; 4-(Ethylamino)butyric acid; Ethyl-γ-aminobutyric acid; N-Ethyl-4-aminobutyric acid; N-Ethyl-GABA; 2-(3-(Ethylamino)propyl)acetic acid; Butyric acid, 4-(ethylamino)-
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Quality Control

Our Butanoic Acid, 4-(Ethylamino)- is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) that include results from HPLC, NMR, and other relevant methods. Specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for research or cGMP manufacturing.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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