Description

L-2-Aminoadipate 6-Semialdehyde is a key biochemical intermediate in the lysine degradation pathway. This compound matters for researchers and manufacturers involved in metabolic studies, enzyme characterization, and the synthesis of specialized amino acids and pharmaceutical precursors. It is primarily needed by professionals in the life sciences sector, including those in pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, and academic research institutions focusing on amino acid metabolism and related disorders.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical intermediate for studying the lysine degradation and saccharopine pathways.
• Enzyme Substrate: Used as a specific substrate for enzymes like aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase.
• Metabolic Disorder Modeling: Employed in research models for understanding inborn errors of metabolism such as hyperlysinemia.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral building block in the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules and potential drug candidates.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-2-Aminoadipate 6-Semialdehyde
CAS No.	1962-83-0
Molecular Formula	C6H9NO4
Molecular Weight	159.14 g/mol
Synonyms	L-2-Aminoadipic 6-semialdehyde; L-α-Aminoadipic δ-semialdehyde; (S)-2-Amino-6-oxohexanoic acid; L-α-Aminoadipic semialdehyde; 2-Amino-6-oxohexanoic acid; Aminoadipic semialdehyde; AASAL; L-AASA
EINECS	217-816-5

Quality Control

Our L-2-Aminoadipate 6-Semialdehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant quality guidelines to support our customers' compliance needs in regulated environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; therefore, containers must be sealed immediately after use to minimize exposure to air and moisture. For long-term stability, store desiccated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% L-isomer
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.