Description

(S)-2-Aminobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride is a high-purity chiral building block and intermediate essential for modern asymmetric synthesis. This compound matters because it provides a stereochemically defined scaffold for constructing complex molecules, enabling the development of pharmaceuticals with higher efficacy and fewer side effects. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptide mimetics, and other specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of various therapeutic agents, including enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Used to introduce non-natural amino acid residues into peptide chains to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in catalytic asymmetric reactions to create enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research and production of chiral pesticides and herbicides.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and target engagement.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical raw material for CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-Aminobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride
CAS No.	91462-82-7
Molecular Formula	C6H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight	167.63 g/mol
Synonyms	L-2-Aminobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride; (S)-Ethyl 2-Aminobutanoate Hydrochloride; Ethyl (S)-2-Aminobutyrate Hydrochloride; (S)-2-Amino-n-butyric Acid Ethyl Ester HCl; L-α-Aminobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride; (S)-Ethyl α-Aminobutyrate Hydrochloride; (2S)-2-Aminobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our (S)-2-Aminobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and production. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤10 ppm

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