Description

tert-Butyl 4-Hydroxy-5-Methylazepane-1-Carboxylate is a high-purity, functionalized azepane derivative that serves as a critical chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique stereochemistry and protected amine functionality, enabling precise molecular construction for complex targets. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of central nervous system (CNS) drugs, enzyme inhibitors, and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides requiring specific stereochemical configurations.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Peptidomimetics: The azepane ring structure is valuable for creating conformationally constrained peptide analogs.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Can be utilized in the synthesis of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs engaged in custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 4-Hydroxy-5-Methylazepane-1-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1801454-63-6
Molecular Formula	C12H23NO3
Molecular Weight	229.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Boc-4-hydroxy-5-methylazepane; 1-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-4-hydroxy-5-methylazepane; 5-Methyl-4-hydroxyazepane-1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester; 4-Hydroxy-5-methylazepane-1-carboxylic acid tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl 4-hydroxy-5-methyl-1H-azepine-1-carboxylate; Azepane-1-carboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-5-methyl-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 1801454-63-6
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl 4-Hydroxy-5-Methylazepane-1-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D. 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
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.