Description

1-Acetamidocycloheptane-1-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized organic building block featuring a functionalized seven-membered carbocyclic ring. This compound matters as a versatile chiral intermediate, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules with potential pharmaceutical activity. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and exploring new chemical spaces.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that require a functionalized cycloheptane scaffold.
• Chiral Auxiliary/Synthon: Serves as a precursor for generating enantiomerically pure compounds in asymmetric synthesis.
• Peptidomimetics: The acetamido and carboxylic acid functionalities make it suitable for incorporation into peptide-like structures to modulate biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or precursor for specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties derived from its alicyclic structure.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for methodological studies and the exploration of new chemical reactions involving strained ring systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Acetamidocycloheptane-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1097102-48-1
Molecular Formula	C10H17NO3
Molecular Weight	199.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Acetamidocycloheptanecarboxylic Acid; 1-Acetylaminocycloheptane-1-carboxylic Acid; N-Acetyl-1-aminocycloheptane-1-carboxylic Acid; Cycloheptane-1-carboxylic acid, 1-acetamido-; 1-(Acetylamino)cycloheptanecarboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxycycloheptylacetamide; Ac-C7-OH
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Quality Control

Our 1-Acetamidocycloheptane-1-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by HPLC or titration), chiral purity (if applicable), and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request. We support development projects with custom purity grades and analytical method development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.