Description

3-(Diethylamino)Propionic Acid is a versatile tertiary amine carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a key building block in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, containing both a basic amino group and an acidic carboxyl group, makes it valuable for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system or as a precursor for betaine-type compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Employed in the manufacture of quaternary ammonium salt-based corrosion inhibitors for industrial water treatment and oilfield applications.
• Surfactant and Detergent Intermediate: Serves as a building block for amphoteric or cationic surfactants used in personal care and industrial cleaning formulations.
• Polymer Additive: Utilized in the production of curing agents, catalysts, or monomers for specialty polymers and epoxy resins.
• Biochemical Research: Functions as a substrate or analog in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Diethylamino)Propionic Acid
CAS No.	98204-12-7
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO2
Molecular Weight	145.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Diethylamino)propanoic acid; β-(Diethylamino)propionic Acid; Diethylaminopropionic Acid; N,N-Diethyl-β-alanine; N,N-Diethyl-3-aminopropanoic acid; DEAPA; 3-(N,N-Diethylamino)propionic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Diethylamino)Propionic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and titration methods, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthesis and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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