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methyl 3-amino-2-methylpropanoate hydrochloride; CAS No.: 88512-06-5; methyl 3-amino-2-methylpropanoate hydrochloride. PROPERTIES: This compound is a methyl 3-amino-2-methylpropanoate hydrochloride appearing as white hygroscopic powder. Its molecular weight is approximately 167.62 g/mol (free base). It has characteristic sharp melting point around 130-135 C (with decomposition). The compound is highly soluble in water and polar organic solvents. It's moisture sensitive and may absorb atmospheric moisture readily. Store in tightly sealed containers under dry conditions. Keep below 25 C and protect from humidity. Handle with care using appropriate engineering controls to prevent dust inhalation. APPLICATIONS: methyl 3-amino-2-methylpropanoate hydrochloride is used in pharmaceutical research as amino acid derivative as described in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. It's employed in synthesis of certain antifungal compounds mentioned in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Additionally, this compound serves as building block for preparing methyl branched pharmaceuticals reported in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters. The methyl group provides valuable steric effects beneficial in drug design applications.