Description

(S)-Methyl 2-Aminooctanoate Hcl is a high-purity chiral building block and amino acid derivative. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and bioactive molecules, offering critical stereochemical control. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in metabolic and neurological disorders.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a protected amino acid ester derivative for the solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis of custom peptides and peptidomimetics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in creating chiral ligands and catalysts, as well as in the development of new herbicides and pesticides with enhanced specificity.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of biochemical probes, fluorescent tags, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Functions as a precursor for chiral auxiliaries and catalysts used in stereoselective organic synthesis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry within university and corporate laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-Methyl 2-Aminooctanoate Hcl
CAS No.	1070433-16-7
Molecular Formula	C9H20ClNO2
Molecular Weight	209.71 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Aminooctanoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Methyl (2S)-2-aminocaprylate hydrochloride; L-2-Aminooctanoic acid methyl ester HCl; Methyl L-2-aminocaprylate hydrochloride; (S)-Methyl 2-aminooctanoate hydrochloride; Methyl (S)-2-aminocaprylate HCl; (S)-α-Aminooctanoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our (S)-Methyl 2-Aminooctanoate Hcl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure compliance with high-grade standards for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability.

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
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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