541-48-0

Basic information

• Product Name: DL-3-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID
• Synonyms: 3-amino-butanoicaci;AMINOBUTYRIC ACID, 3-;3-AMINOBUTANOIC ACID;3-AMINOBUTYLIC ACID;3-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID;H-DL-ABU(3)-OH;H-DL-ABU(BETA)-OH;H-DL-BETA-ABU-OH
• CAS NO: 541-48-0
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₉NO₂
• Molecular Weight: 103.12
• EINECS: 208-783-2
• Product Categories: Amino Acids
• Mol File: 541-48-0.mol

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 189 °C (dec.)(lit.)
• Boiling Point: 223.6 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 89 °C
• Appearance: white powder
• Density: 1.105 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0352mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.462
• Storage Temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• Solubility: Water
• PKA: 3.67±0.12(Predicted)
• Water Solubility: almost transparency
• Merck: 14,429
• BRN: 1720563
• CAS DataBase Reference: DL-3-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: DL-3-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID(541-48-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: DL-3-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID(541-48-0)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: EK7713333
• Hazardous Substances Data: 541-48-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Plant Defense:
DL-3-Aminobutyric Acid is used as a plant defense primer to suppress the growth of some insect herbivores when applied as a root drench. This application helps protect plants from damage caused by these insects, potentially increasing crop yields and reducing the need for chemical pesticides.
Used in Chemical Synthesis:
DL-3-Aminobutyric Acid serves as a reactant in the synthesis of various compounds, such as N-aryl amino butanoic acids through Ullmann type aryl amination reactions with aryl halides. Additionally, it is used to produce 3-amino butanoic acid methyl ester, which acts as a chemical intermediate in the preparation of substituted piperidinone via an ester-imine derivative of aminobutanoic acid. This versatility in chemical synthesis makes DL-3-Aminobutyric Acid a valuable component in the development of new pharmaceuticals and other chemical products.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
As a chemical intermediate, DL-3-Aminobutyric Acid plays a crucial role in the development of new drugs and pharmaceutical compounds. Its ability to be synthesized into various derivatives makes it a valuable asset in the pharmaceutical industry, where it can be used to create novel treatments for a range of medical conditions.
Used in Research and Development:
DL-3-Aminobutyric Acid is also utilized in research and development for its potential applications in various fields. Its unique chemical properties and ability to be synthesized into different compounds make it an interesting subject for further study, potentially leading to new discoveries and innovations in science and technology.

Hazard

Highly toxic.

InChI:InChI=1/C4H9NO2/c1-3(5)2-4(6)7/h3H,2,5H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/t3-/m1/s1

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