Description

(S)-2-(Boc-Amino)Tetradecanoic Acid is a high-purity, chiral building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it provides a protected amino acid functionality with a long alkyl chain, enabling the precise construction of complex peptides and lipidated molecules. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of peptide-based drugs, lipid conjugates, and novel therapeutic candidates.
• Peptide Chemistry: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to introduce lipophilic, long-chain amino acid residues.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for creating bioactive compounds with potential herbicidal or insecticidal properties.
• Bioconjugation: Facilitates the attachment of lipid chains to proteins or other biomolecules for drug delivery and diagnostic applications.
• Material Science: Precursor for synthesizing specialized surfactants, polymers, and self-assembling molecules.
• Academic & R&D: Serves as a critical reagent in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological development and exploration of new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-(Boc-Amino)Tetradecanoic Acid
CAS No.	139893-39-3
Molecular Formula	C19H37NO4
Molecular Weight	343.51 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-L-myristoyl glycine; Boc-L-myristoyl glycine; (S)-2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)tetradecanoic acid; N-Boc-L-2-aminotetradecanoic acid; N-Boc-L-myristoyl glycine; 2-[(2-Methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]tetradecanoic acid; (S)-2-(tert-Butoxycarbonylamino)tetradecanoic acid; Boc-Amino(C14) Acid
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Quality Control

Our (S)-2-(Boc-Amino)Tetradecanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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