2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride

About 2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride

2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride is an impurity of Levetiracetam carrying the CAS registry number 89603-48-5. The compound has the formula C4H11ClN2O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 138.59 g/mol. Common synonyms include DL-2-aminobutanamide hydrochloride and 2-Aminobutyric acid amide hydrochloride.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

As a characterised impurity of Levetiracetam, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-037974
CAS Number	89603-48-5
IUPAC name	2-aminobutanamide;hydrochloride
Molecular formula	C₄H₁₁ClN₂O
Molecular weight	138.59 g/mol
Exact mass	138.056
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	HDBMIDJFXOYCGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCC(C(=O)N)N.Cl
PubChem CID	14333659

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 2
TPSA	69.1 Å²
Synonyms	DL-2-aminobutanamide hydrochloride, 2-Aminobutyric acid amide hydrochloride, 2-Amino-butanamide HCl, L-2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride, 2-Aminobutyramide hydrochloride, Butanamide, 2-amino-, monohydrochloride, (R)- (9CI), Butanamide, 2-amino-, monohydrochloride, L-a-Aminobutyric acid amide hydrochloride

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + 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 2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride is 89603-48-5. It is also known as DL-2-aminobutanamide hydrochloride, 2-Aminobutyric acid amide hydrochloride, 2-Amino-butanamide HCl.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride?

2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride has the molecular formula C4H11ClN2O and a molecular weight of 138.59 g/mol.

What is 2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride used for?

2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Levetiracetam. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride can I order?

We supply 2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride 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 2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Aminobutanamide hydrochloride 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.