Description

Methyl 2-Amino-2-Ethylbutanoate Hydrochloride is a high-purity, pharmaceutically relevant intermediate in its stable salt form. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new therapeutic agents and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and production of novel APIs, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Serves as a protected amino acid ester derivative for constructing peptide analogs and mimetics in drug discovery.
• Catalyst and Ligand Preparation: Employed as a precursor for synthesizing chiral catalysts and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multistep synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals and flavors & fragrances.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in amination and esterification reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Amino-2-Ethylbutanoate Hydrochloride
CAS No.	92398-54-4
Molecular Formula	C7H16ClNO2
Molecular Weight	181.66 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-2-ethylbutanoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Methyl 2-amino-2-ethylbutyrate hydrochloride; L-2-Amino-2-ethylbutyric acid methyl ester HCl; 2-Ethyl-2-aminobutanoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Methyl α-amino-α-ethylbutyrate hydrochloride; 92398-54-4; 2-Amino-2-ethyl-butyric acid methyl ester hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Amino-2-Ethylbutanoate Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and residual solvent screening, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and cGMP starting material applications. 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.5%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines

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