103189-63-5 | (R)-Methyl 3-aminobutanoate

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
1g	98%	in stock	$24.00	$17.00
10g	98%	in stock	$129.00	$90.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AE16522
• Chemical Name: (R)-Methyl 3-aminobutanoate
• CAS Number: 103189-63-5
• Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2
• Molecular Weight: 117.1463
• MDL Number: MFCD08058803
• SMILES: COC(=O)C[C@H](N)C

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 82.5
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 8
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
• Rotatable Bond Count: 3
• XLogP3: -0.5

Upstream Synthesis Route

(R)-Methyl 3-aminobutanoate, also known as enantiopure methyl gamma-amino butyrate, holds significant value in chemical synthesis as a chiral building block. Its stereochemistry, specifically the presence of the chiral center, enables its application in the creation of complex molecules with precise three-dimensional structures. In organic synthesis, (R)-Methyl 3-aminobutanoate serves as a versatile starting material for the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals where enantiopurity is a crucial factor. By incorporating this compound into synthetic pathways, chemists can access enantioenriched products that exhibit enhanced biological activity or selectivity compared to their racemic counterparts. Additionally, the strategic use of (R)-Methyl 3-aminobutanoate in asymmetric transformations facilitates the construction of enantioenriched molecules, making it a valuable tool for the development of novel compounds in drug discovery and other fields of molecular design.