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              3-Aminobutyric acid, also known as β-aminobutyric acid (BABA), is a naturally occurring beta-amino acid with the molecular formula C₄H₉NO₂ and a molecular weight of 103.12 g/mol. This white to off-white crystalline powder is a structural isomer of the proteinogenic amino acid α-aminobutyric acid, with the amino group positioned at the β-carbon (3-position relative to the carboxyl group).

              β-Aminobutyric acid has gained significant attention in recent years due to its role as a plant defense elicitor, priming plants for enhanced resistance against pathogens and abiotic stress. In synthetic chemistry, it serves as a valuable building block for the synthesis of β-peptides, which exhibit increased stability toward proteolytic degradation compared to α-peptides. This compound also serves as a precursor for various pharmaceutical intermediates and chiral auxiliaries.

              Synthetic Process

              3-Aminobutyric acid can be synthesized through the following routes:

              • Reduction of 3-nitrobutyric acid: 3-Nitrobutyric acid is reduced using hydrogen and a metal catalyst (such as palladium on carbon) to yield 3-aminobutyric acid.

              • Asymmetric synthesis: From chiral precursors via stereoselective synthesis to obtain enantiomerically pure (R)- or (S)-3-aminobutyric acid.

              • Hydrolysis of β-aminobutyronitrile: β-Aminobutyronitrile is hydrolyzed under acidic or basic conditions to yield the corresponding amino acid.

              • Biocatalytic synthesis: Using enzymes such as β-amino acid aminotransferases for the stereoselective synthesis of enantiopure β-amino acids.

              Mechanism of Action / Application Principles

              • β-Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a building block for the synthesis of β-peptides, which adopt distinct secondary structures and exhibit enhanced biological stability.

              • Plant Defense Elicitor: Functions as a signaling molecule that primes plant defense responses, inducing resistance against a broad spectrum of pathogens and environmental stresses.

              • Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of various bioactive compounds, including peptidomimetics and enzyme inhibitors.

              • Chiral Auxiliary: Enantiomerically pure 3-aminobutyric acid derivatives serve as chiral auxiliaries in asymmetric synthesis.

— C ompany Profile ——

Jinan Topfull Chemical Co., Ltd. is an international company rooted in China, specializing in the export of chemical products.

Our company is committed to making every effort to provide ideal chemical products to potential customers worldwide, including but not limited to: organic/inorganic reagents, biological reagents, plant extracts, pharmaceutical intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), reference standards, reference substances, peptides, and more. Meanwhile, we have established long-term and stable cooperative relationships with university laboratories and off-campus research institutions, enabling us to offer tailored product services based on customers' actual needs.

We currently support customized services for most product categories, with supply quantities ranging from milligram (mg), gram (g) to kilogram (kg) levels, as well as wholesale. Product purity covers the full spectrum from 90% to 99.9%, providing customers with one-stop convenient services.

To date, our products have been exported to developed countries such as the United States, Australia, Canada, Mexico, as well as EU member states including France, Germany, and many other countries and regions such as Nigeria, Ghana, Southeast Asia, and other parts of Asia. Our product quality and services have consistently received high praise.

Looking ahead, our company will continue to serve as a bridge connecting China and the world, delivering high-quality products and services to global customers.

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Q1: How to confirm the product quality before placing orders?
A: By sending you available samples. Or if you have special requirements for the goods, we can prepare samples according to your requirements for confirmation.

Q2: Can you supply free samples?
A: Yes, we can provide a free sample, but the shipping cost will be paid by the customers. You can either pay the shipping cost or arrange a courier to collect the samples.

Q3: How do you treat quality complaints?
A: All our products are strictly tested by our QC and confirmed by QA; unqualified material will not be released to customers. If any quality problem is confirmed to be caused by us, we will replace the goods or refund your payment immediately.

Q4: What is your MOQ? Is there a discount?
A: For highvalue products, our MOQ starts from 1g and generally starts from 10g. For other lowprice products, our MOQ starts from 100g and 1kg.
Q: Is there a discount?
A: Yes, for larger quantities, we always support with better prices.

Q5: How to start orders or make payments?
A: You can send us your Purchase Order (if your company has one), or just send a simple confirmation by email or via Trade Manager. We will then send you a Proforma Invoice with our bank details for your confirmation, and you can make payment accordingly. If you have other preferred payment methods, we are open to discussion and negotiation.