Description

11-Aminoundecanoic Acid is a long-chain amino acid derivative that serves as a versatile and high-purity building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive amine and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a critical intermediate for creating specialized polymers and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel materials with tailored properties.

Application

• Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer for producing high-performance polyamides (Nylon-11) and other specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug delivery systems, leveraging its functional groups for conjugation.
• Surface Modification & Coatings: Acts as a coupling agent or surface modifier to improve adhesion and compatibility in composite materials and coatings.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Serves as a spacer or linker molecule in bioconjugation for attaching biomolecules, dyes, or other functional groups.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additives: Employed in the formulation of specialty additives that enhance performance and stability.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	11-Aminoundecanoic Acid
CAS No.	2432-99-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₃NO₂
Molecular Weight	201.31 g/mol
Synonyms	11-Aminoundecanoic Acid; ω-Aminoundecanoic Acid; Undecanoic acid, 11-amino-; 11-Amino-undecanoic acid; 11-AUA; Aminoundecylic Acid; 1-Aminoundecane-11-carboxylic Acid; 11-Aminoundecanoicacid
EINECS	219-405-8

Quality Control

Our 11-Aminoundecanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	188 - 192 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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