10405-07-9 | 2-Aminobutane-1,4-diol

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Description

• Catalog Number: AD68880
• Chemical Name: 2-Aminobutane-1,4-diol
• CAS Number: 10405-07-9
• Molecular Formula: C4H11NO2
• Molecular Weight: 105.1356
• MDL Number: MFCD09863824
• SMILES: OCC[C@@H](CO)N

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 40.7
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 7
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 3
• Rotatable Bond Count: 3
• XLogP3: -1.7

Upstream Synthesis Route

(2S)-2-Amino-1,4-butanediol, also known as L-threonine, plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block. Its chiral nature and unique structure make it indispensable in the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals.
It is often utilized as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules due to its ability to impart stereochemical control and enable the formation of specific chemical bonds. In peptide synthesis, (2S)-2-Amino-1,4-butanediol serves as a valuable starting material for the construction of peptides with precise configurations. Additionally, it serves as a precursor in the synthesis of amino acids, pharmaceuticals, and polymers. Its multifaceted applications in chemical synthesis make it a fundamental component in the development of advanced materials and biologically active compounds.