Description

Ethyl 2-((4-Methoxybenzyl)Amino)Acetate Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt, primarily utilized as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules, particularly those with benzylamine and ester functionalities. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and cardiovascular pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structural motifs contribute to biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring specific amine-ester linkages.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Employed in the development of biochemical probes, drug conjugates, and polymer materials due to its reactive amine and ester groups.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic routes in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Used in the design and synthesis of peptide analogs and enzyme inhibitors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-((4-Methoxybenzyl)Amino)Acetate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	88720-15-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₈ClNO₃
Molecular Weight	259.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (4-Methoxybenzylamino)acetate hydrochloride; Glycine, N-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-, ethyl ester, hydrochloride; Ethyl N-(4-Methoxybenzyl)glycinate hydrochloride; 2-[(4-Methoxybenzyl)amino]acetic acid ethyl ester hydrochloride; Ethyl [(4-methoxybenzyl)amino]acetate HCl; N-(4-Methoxybenzyl)glycine ethyl ester hydrochloride; Ethyl 2-(p-methoxybenzylamino)acetate hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-((4-Methoxybenzyl)Amino)Acetate Hydrochloride is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically >98% by HPLC), residual solvents, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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