(R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid

About (R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid

(R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid is a carboxylic acid carrying the CAS registry number 2623-91-8. The compound has the formula C4H9NO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 103.12 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2R)-2-aminobutanoic acid. It is also known as D-2-Aminobutyric acid or D-(-)-2-Aminobutyric acid.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, (R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-039088
CAS Number	2623-91-8
IUPAC name	(2R)-2-aminobutanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₉NO₂
Molecular weight	103.12 g/mol
Exact mass	103.0633
InChIKey	QWCKQJZIFLGMSD-GSVOUGTGSA-N
SMILES	CC[C@H](C(=O)O)N
PubChem CID	439691

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	63.3 Å²
Synonyms	D-2-Aminobutyric acid, D-(-)-2-Aminobutyric acid, D-alpha-aminobutyric acid, Butanoic acid, 2-amino-, (2R)-, D-Butyrine, D-Ethylglycine, D-2-Aminobuttersaeure, (2R)-2-aminobutyric acid, (R)-2-Aminobutanoic acid, H-D-Abu-OH, D(-)-2-Aminobutyric acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of (R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of (R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid is 2623-91-8. It is also known as D-2-Aminobutyric acid, D-(-)-2-Aminobutyric acid, D-alpha-aminobutyric acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid?

(R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid has the molecular formula C4H9NO2 and a molecular weight of 103.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R)-2-aminobutanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of (R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid can I order?

We supply (R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with (R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid?

Yes. Every lot of (R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can (R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. (R)-2-Aminobutyric Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.