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(S)-2-Amino-3-(methylamino)propanoic acid hydrochloride is a chiral amino acid derivative offered as the hydrochloride salt for biochemical and synthetic research. It is registered under CAS number 16012-55-8, with empirical formula C₄H₁₁ClN₂O₂ and a molar mass of 154,6 g/mol. The defined (S)-configuration makes this building block relevant for peptide chemistry, medicinal chemistry intermediates, and studies of non-proteinogenic amino acid pathways where stereochemical control is required. The compound is Laboratories handling specialised amino acids will find the hydrochloride form convenient for accurate weighing and dissolution. This material is available from manufacturer Carl ROTH within a focused biochemicals assortment for research use. Clear identity data—CAS registry number, molecular formula, and molar mass—support documentation, inventory control, and experimental reproducibility. The compact pack enables economical evaluation in discovery workflows, chiral ligand design, or metabolic investigations that rely on the (S)-configured scaffold without committing large quantities of material.
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- Optical rotation: 26 to 34 °
- Colour: white to beige
- Form: powder
- ¹H-NMR Spectrum: corresponds to assigned structure
- CAS number: 16012-55-8
- Pack sizes: 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg
- Empirical formula: C₄H₁₁ClN₂O₂
- Molar mass: 154,6 g/mol
- Storage temperature: -20 °C
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