Description

Boc-2-Aminooctanoic Acid is a protected amino acid derivative essential for advanced organic synthesis and peptide chemistry. Its primary value lies in the tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group, which safeguards the amine functionality during complex multi-step reactions, enabling the precise construction of peptides and other bioactive molecules. This high-purity building block is critically needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries for developing novel therapeutic compounds and fine chemicals. Its consistent quality ensures reliable performance in sensitive synthetic applications.

Application

• Peptide Synthesis: A key protected intermediate for the solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis of custom peptides and peptidomimetics.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Bioconjugation: Serves as a linker or spacer molecule for attaching functional groups to proteins, antibodies, or other biomolecules.
• Combinatorial Chemistry: Employed in the generation of diverse chemical libraries for high-throughput screening in drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as a synthetic precursor in the creation of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized polymers and dendrimers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boc-2-Aminooctanoic Acid
CAS No.	14676-00-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₅NO₄
Molecular Weight	259.34 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-2-aminooctanoic acid; Boc-2-AOC-OH; 2-[(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino]octanoic acid; N-Boc-2-aminooctanoic acid; (RS)-2-[(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino]octanoic acid; DL-N-Boc-2-aminooctanoic acid; tert-Butyl (1-carboxyheptyl)carbamate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Boc-2-Aminooctanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and cGMP applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and chiral analysis where applicable. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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