Methyl 2-amino-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoate hydrochloride

• CAT Number: M118579
• CAS Number: 134297-36-2
• Molecular Formula: C4H7ClF3NO2
• Molecular Weight: 193.55
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: methyl 2-amino-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoate;hydrochloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6F3NO2.ClH/c1-10-3(9)2(8)4(5,6)7;/h2H,8H2,1H3;1H
• InChIKey: HFMMPCAGCWNDCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C(C(F)(F)F)N.Cl

Methyl 2-amino-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoate hydrochloride（Cat No.:M118579）is a fluorinated amino acid derivative used in peptide synthesis and medicinal chemistry. The compound features an amino group attached to a trifluorinated propanoate side chain, offering unique chemical reactivity and enhancing the peptide’s stability or bioactivity. The trifluoromethyl group provides steric hindrance and hydrophobic interactions, which can alter the peptide’s properties for specific applications, such as in drug design or protein engineering. The hydrochloride salt form improves solubility in aqueous solutions, making it useful for peptide and bioactive molecule synthesis in research and pharmaceutical applications.