Description

Tetradecanoic Acid, 2-Amino-, (S)- is a high-purity, single-enantiomer amino acid derivative with the CAS registry number 129706-08-7. This chiral building block is essential for synthesizing compounds with specific stereochemical requirements, ensuring high biological activity and process reliability. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for developing active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in metabolic and neurological disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators for enhanced efficacy.
• Peptide Chemistry: Serves as a specialized amino acid residue in the solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis of bioactive peptides and peptidomimetics.
• Bioconjugation & Labeling: Employed in the functionalization of biomolecules, proteins, and nanoparticles for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands and catalysts used in stereoselective organic synthesis.
• Material Science: Incorporated into polymers and surfactants to impart specific chiral or amphiphilic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetradecanoic Acid, 2-Amino-, (S)-
CAS No.	129706-08-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	243.39 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Aminotetradecanoic Acid; L-2-Aminomyristic Acid; (S)-2-Amino-myristic acid; (2S)-2-Aminotetradecanoic acid; L-α-Aminomyristic Acid; 2-Amino-tetradecanoic acid, L-; Myristic acid, 2-amino-, (S)-; 129706-08-7
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Quality Control

Our Tetradecanoic Acid, 2-Amino-, (S)- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the stringent specifications required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

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

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