Description

3-Amino-4-Methoxybutanoic Acid is a versatile chiral building block and intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both amino and methoxy functional groups, makes it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This compound is particularly sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in neurologic and metabolic drug research.
• Peptidomimetics & Amino Acid Derivatives: Serves as a non-proteinogenic amino acid analog for creating novel peptides and modifying peptide properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: The functional groups allow for its use in creating chemical linkers for bioconjugation applications in diagnostics and biotherapeutics.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool compound for methodological development in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Amino-4-Methoxybutanoic Acid
CAS No.	824424-72-8
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO3
Molecular Weight	133.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-3-aminobutanoic Acid; 3-Amino-4-methoxy-butyric Acid; β-Amino-γ-methoxybutyric Acid; (3-Amino-4-methoxybutyl) acid; DL-3-Amino-4-methoxybutanoic acid (if racemic); A building block for GABA analogs
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Amino-4-Methoxybutanoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the identity, purity, and consistency required for critical R&D and scale-up processes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, chiral purity (if applicable), and impurity profile is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.