Description

Amino]-Acetic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized organic building block and ester derivative of glycine. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, serving as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel compounds. Its ester group offers distinct advantages in peptide coupling and other synthetic transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in peptide-based drug discovery and development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Peptide Chemistry: Serves as a protected glycine derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing amino-acetic acid motifs into complex molecular architectures.
• Bioconjugation: Employed in the modification of biomolecules for research and diagnostic applications.
• Material Science: A potential monomer or modifier in the creation of specialized polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amino]-Acetic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	915394-66-0
Molecular Formula	C₃H₇NO₂
Molecular Weight	89.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-aminoacetate; Glycine methyl ester; Methyl aminoacetate; 2-Aminoacetic acid methyl ester; Aminoacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl glycinate; Glycine, methyl ester; Methyl glycine ester
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Quality Control

Our Amino]-Acetic Acid Methyl Ester is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to ensure supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency for our global customers.

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 dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

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%

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