Description

2-Amino-2-Methyl-6-Heptenoic Acid is a specialized non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a reactive terminal alkene group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable chiral building block for the synthesis of complex molecules in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Peptidomimetics & Conjugate Synthesis: The alkene moiety allows for further functionalization via click chemistry (e.g., thiol-ene) or cross-coupling, enabling the creation of peptide analogs and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with potentially improved efficacy.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used in the synthesis of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis applications.
• Polymer Science: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer into specialty polymers, imparting specific chemical handles for post-polymerization modification.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged amino acid analogs to study biological processes and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-2-Methyl-6-Heptenoic Acid
CAS No.	1824552-06-8
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO2
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-2-methyl-6-heptenoic acid; 6-Heptenoic acid, 2-amino-2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-2-amino-6-heptenoic acid; (S)-2-Amino-2-methyl-6-heptenoic acid (if enantiomerically pure); 2-Amino-2-methylhept-6-enoic acid; α-Amino-α-methyl-6-heptenoic acid; 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-heptene-6-carboxylic acid; AMHA
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Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-2-Methyl-6-Heptenoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee (for enantiomerically pure grade)
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.