Description

Butanoic Acid, 3-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Carbonyl]Amino]-4-Hydroxy- is a high-purity, specialty amino acid derivative with a protected amine group, designed for advanced synthetic applications. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise molecular building blocks for the synthesis of complex peptides, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and other bioactive molecules. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical synthesis, and advanced material science, where its defined stereochemistry and functional groups enable controlled chemical transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of novel peptide-based drugs, protease inhibitors, and other therapeutic agents.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) to introduce specific amino acid sequences with a protected amine functionality.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a synthetic precursor for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with targeted activity.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Employed in creating labeled peptides, affinity probes, and diagnostic reagents for biochemical and biophysical studies.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional modifier in the development of specialized polymers and biomaterials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry programs and exploratory research in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Butanoic Acid, 3-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Carbonyl]Amino]-4-Hydroxy-
CAS No.	942297-58-7
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO5
Molecular Weight	219.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino]-4-hydroxybutanoic acid; Boc-4-hydroxy-DL-homoserine; 4-Hydroxy-3-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]butanoic acid; (RS)-3-[(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino]-4-hydroxybutyric acid; 3-(Boc-amino)-4-hydroxybutyric acid; DL-3-(Boc-amino)-4-hydroxybutanoic acid; Boc-Hse-OH; Amino acid derivative CAS 942297-58-7
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Quality Control

Every batch of Butanoic Acid, 3-[[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)Carbonyl]Amino]-4-Hydroxy- is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with high-purity standards suitable for research and pharmaceutical intermediate applications. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, is performed to verify identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 99.0%
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.