Molekula
L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid
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L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid is a chiral amino acid used in pharmaceutical synthesis and biochemical research. It serves as an intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and as a building block in peptide chemistry. Available in powder form with a purity of ≥98%, it has a CAS number of 1492-24-6, molecular formula C4H9NO2, and molecular weight of 103.12 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature. Molekula supplies L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off white to beige solid |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤10ppm |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.0% - 102.0% |
| Related Substances | Threonine: ≤0.05% Alanine ≤0.03% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.5% |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to reference |
| Chiral impurity (HPLC) | ≤0.25% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 291 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 80283 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90038178 |
| CAS Number | 1492-24-6 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-aminobutanoic acid |
| EC Number | 216-083-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H9NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 103.12 |
| Exact Mass | 103.0633 |
| SMILES | CC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | QWCKQJZIFLGMSD-VKHMYHEASA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C4H9NO2/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h3H,2,5H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/t3-/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 80283 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2922.49.8000 |
| Tariff Code | 2922498590 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+334 IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages
- P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (-)-2-Aminobutyric acid
- (2S)-2-aminobutanoic acid
- (S)-(+)-2-Aminobutyric Acid
- (S)-2-Aminobutanoic acid
- Butanoic acid, 2-amino-, (2S)-
- h-abu-oh
- L-alpha-Amino-n-butyric acid
- L-alpha-Aminobutyric acid
- l-aminobutyric acid
- L-Butyrine
Frequently asked questions
What is L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid used for?
It is primarily used as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds, particularly in peptide-based drug development.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is C4H9NO2 with a molecular weight of 103.12 g/mol.
How should L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade is available?
Available in technical grade; custom purity options may be available upon request.
Can Molekula supply it in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid in bulk quantities—please contact sales for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS); additional documentation can be provided upon request.
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