Description

5-[(Carboxymethyl)Amino]-5-Oxo-Pentanoic Acid is a high-purity dicarboxylic acid derivative with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both amino and carboxylic acid groups, makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules in advanced manufacturing. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a glutaric acid backbone with peptide-like linkages.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Used in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other bioconjugates due to its carboxylic acid groups, which facilitate stable linker formation.
• Chelating Agent Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for producing novel chelating agents and metal ion ligands used in catalysis and water treatment.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce carboxyl functionality into polymers, enhancing properties like hydrophilicity, adhesion, and cross-linking potential.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a substrate or inhibitor analog in enzymatic studies and proteomics research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-[(Carboxymethyl)Amino]-5-Oxo-Pentanoic Acid
CAS No.	17686-38-3
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO6
Molecular Weight	217.17 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(Carboxymethyl)glutamic Acid; Glutamic Acid, N-(carboxymethyl)-; N-Carboxymethyl-L-glutamic Acid; 2-[(1,3-Dicarboxypropyl)amino]acetic Acid; Acetic acid, 2-[(1,3-dicarboxypropyl)amino]-; (4-Carboxy-4-{[(carboxymethyl)amino]carbonyl}butanoic acid); Amino diacetic acid glutaric acid derivative
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Quality Control

Our 5-[(Carboxymethyl)Amino]-5-Oxo-Pentanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP or research purposes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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