Description

3-Amino-Propionic Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile amino acid ester derivative that serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an amino and an ester group, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including β-alanine derivatives and peptide mimetics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require an amino acid backbone.
• Peptide Chemistry: Serves as a protected or modified amino acid building block in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing the 3-aminopropionate moiety via nucleophilic substitution or reduction reactions.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in the study of enzyme mechanisms and as a substrate analog in metabolic pathway investigations.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with amine functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-Propionic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	924-73-2
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO2
Molecular Weight	117.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Aminopropionate; Ethyl β-Alaninate; β-Alanine Ethyl Ester; 3-Aminopropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Aminopropanoate; NSC 9376; Ethyl Ester of 3-Aminopropionic Acid
EINECS	213-108-4

Quality Control

Our 3-Amino-Propionic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthesis and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting specific results for each parameter are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at 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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Specific Gravity	1.010 - 1.030

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