Description

S-2-Aminooctanoic Acid is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative with a chiral center, offering a valuable building block for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique eight-carbon chain and specific stereochemistry make it a critical intermediate for the development of pharmaceuticals, bioactive peptides, and chiral catalysts. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to incorporate tailored hydrophobic amino acid motifs into their molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in metabolic and neurological research.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used to introduce hydrophobic, long-chain amino acid residues into custom peptides for drug discovery and biochemical studies.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced activity.
• Chiral Catalyst Ligand: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for asymmetric synthesis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to investigate metabolic pathways and enzyme specificity.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated into polymers to impart specific chiral or amphiphilic properties for advanced material science applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	S-2-Aminooctanoic Acid
CAS No.	116783-26-7
Molecular Formula	C8H17NO2
Molecular Weight	159.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Aminooctanoic Acid; (S)-2-Aminocaprylic Acid; L-2-Aminooctanoic Acid; (S)-α-Aminooctanoic Acid; S-2-Aminocaprylic Acid; (2S)-2-Aminooctanoic Acid; L-2-Aminocaprylic Acid; (S)-Octanoic acid, 2-amino-
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Quality Control

Our S-2-Aminooctanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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