Description

(R)-2-(7'-Octenyl) Glycine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a chiral center and a terminal alkene side chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable chiral building block for the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules and advanced materials. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise stereochemistry and functional group manipulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in peptide mimetics and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the design and production of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where stereochemistry impacts biological activity.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Serves as a constrained amino acid analog in the study of peptide structure-activity relationships and the development of metabolically stable therapeutic candidates.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis and organometallic complexes.
• Material Science: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linker precursor in the creation of specialized polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to incorporate alkene handles for bioorthogonal chemistry (e.g., via thiol-ene reactions) in probe and conjugate synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-(7'-Octenyl) Glycine
CAS No.	1427467-44-4
Molecular Formula	C10H19NO2
Molecular Weight	185.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-(Oct-7-en-1-yl)glycine; D-2-(7-Octenyl)glycine; (R)-2-Amino-2-(7-octenyl)acetic acid; (2R)-2-Amino-2-[(7E)-oct-7-en-1-yl]acetic acid; (R)-α-(7-Octenyl)glycine; Glycine, N-[(1R)-1-(7-octen-1-yl)]-; UNII-Contact for details
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Quality Control

Our (R)-2-(7'-Octenyl) Glycine is produced 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 process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles are 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); containers must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.