Description

1-Methylaminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride is a high-purity, synthetically derived amino acid derivative with a constrained cyclopropane ring structure. This compound is a critical building block in advanced pharmaceutical research and fine chemical synthesis, valued for its unique structural motif that can impart specific conformational and biological properties. It is primarily utilized by research scientists and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a rigid, cyclopropane-based backbone.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Serves as a constrained, non-proteinogenic amino acid analog for designing peptide mimics with enhanced stability and bioavailability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry for synthesizing chiral ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a building block for creating molecular probes to study enzyme mechanisms and protein interactions.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in universities and R&D institutes for fundamental studies in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methylaminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	99324-91-1
Molecular Formula	C5H10ClNO2
Molecular Weight	151.59 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Methylamino)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid hydrochloride; (1-Methylaminocyclopropyl)carboxylic acid hydrochloride; MCC hydrochloride; 1-Amino-1-methylcyclopropanecarboxylic acid hydrochloride (tautomer); Cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid, 1-(methylamino)-, hydrochloride; 1-Carboxy-1-methylaminocyclopropane hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methylaminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 (typically 15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.