Ethyl 3-aminopropanoate hydrochloride, CAS No. 4244-84-2

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4244-84-2

Catalog No. EBD2898

CAS 4244-84-2

Name Ethyl 3-aminopropanoate hydrochloride

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Basic Information

Synonyms: beta-Alanineethylesterhydrochloride beta-AlanineethylesterHCl H-ß -Ala-OEt.HCl 3-aminopropionicacidethylesterhydrochloride beta-alanine-oethcl β-alanineethylesterhcl β-alanineethylesterhydrochloride H-BETA-ALA-OETHCL ethyl3-aminopropanoatehydrochloride ethylbeta-alaninate ethylbeta-alaninatehydrochloride(1:1) 3-ethoxy-3-oxopropan-1-aminium H-β-Ala-OEt·HCl ethyl3-aminopropanoatehydrochl

Molecular Formula: C5H12ClNO2

Molecular Weight: 153.61

MDL Number: MFCD00012909

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Other Pharmaceutical Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines

Product Description:

Ethyl 3-aminopropanoate hydrochloride is an organic salt consisting of the ethyl ester of β-alanine in its hydrochloride form. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with the molecular formula C5H12ClNO2. This compound serves as a versatile bifunctional building block, featuring both a nucleophilic primary amine group and an electrophilic ester group. Its primary application is as a key pharmaceutical intermediate. It is notably used in the synthesis of various bioactive molecules, including the antiepileptic drug levetiracetam and other racetam derivatives. The molecule is also employed in the preparation of β-peptides, peptidomimetics, and as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds. In material science, it can function as a monomer or cross-linking agent for polymers. As an ester-protected form of β-alanine, it offers improved handling and reactivity in synthetic sequences compared to the free amino acid. It is moisture-sensitive and should be stored under inert conditions.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 67-70 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 167.8 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 41.4 °C

Storage: Store at RT.

Analytical Data

Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder