Description

2-Amino-6-[4-(4-Amino-4-Carboxy-Butyl)-3,5-Bis(3-Amino-3-Carboxy-Propyl)Pyridin-1-Yl]Hexanoic Acid is a complex, multifunctional amino acid derivative featuring a central pyridine ring substituted with multiple amino and carboxylic acid groups. This unique polyfunctional structure makes it a valuable advanced intermediate for the synthesis of sophisticated chelating agents, specialized polymers, and bioactive compounds. It is primarily sought by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and specialty chemical manufacturers working on novel ligand systems, drug delivery platforms, and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex metal-chelating or targeted delivery properties.
• Chelating Agent Synthesis: Used in the production of high-affinity, multidentate ligands for metal ion sequestration, catalysis, and medical imaging contrast agents.
• Specialty Polymer Production: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with enhanced mechanical properties, biocompatibility, or specific chemical functionalities.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of enzyme inhibition, receptor binding, and the development of synthetic analogs of natural polyamine compounds.
• Material Science: Utilized in the surface functionalization of nanoparticles and other advanced materials to introduce multiple reactive sites.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used to develop novel stationary phases for chromatography or as a standard for method development.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Amino-6-[4-(4-Amino-4-Carboxy-Butyl)-3,5-Bis(3-Amino-3-Carboxy-Propyl)Pyridin-1-Yl]Hexanoic Acid
CAS No.	11003-57-9
Molecular Formula	C24H40N6O8
Molecular Weight	540.61 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1',1''-(2,6-Bis(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)-4-(4-amino-4-carboxybutyl)pyridine-1,3,5-triyl)tripropanoic acid; 2,6-Bis(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)-4-(4-amino-4-carboxybutyl)pyridine-1,3,5-tripropanoic Acid; Polyfunctional Pyridine-Based Amino Acid; 1,3,5-Tris(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)-2,6-bis(4-amino-4-carboxybutyl)pyridinium inner salt derivative (various tautomeric forms).
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Amino-6-[4-(4-Amino-4-Carboxy-Butyl)-3,5-Bis(3-Amino-3-Carboxy-Propyl)Pyridin-1-Yl]Hexanoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for research and development use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the product should be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon after opening to prevent moisture uptake and potential degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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