Description

(3S)-3-Octanoyloxy-4-Trimethylazaniumylbutanoate CAS NO 25243-95-2 is a high-purity, specialized organic salt with a defined stereochemistry. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. It is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the life sciences sector requiring precise chiral molecules for drug development, process chemistry, and the synthesis of complex bioactive agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for neurological and metabolic drugs.
• Biochemical Research: Used in proteomics and enzymology studies as a substrate or precursor for investigating enzyme mechanisms and metabolic pathways.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or reagent in catalytic asymmetric reactions to construct complex molecular architectures with high enantiomeric purity.
• Surfactant & Lipid Chemistry: Functions as a model compound or precursor in the development of novel cationic surfactants, lipids, and liposome formulations for drug delivery systems.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a certified reference material (CRM) for analytical method development, validation, and quality control in regulatory-compliant laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3S)-3-Octanoyloxy-4-Trimethylazaniumylbutanoate
CAS No.	25243-95-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₉NO₄
Molecular Weight	287.40 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Carnitine Octanoate; (3S)-3-(Octanoyloxy)-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate; (3S)-3-(Octanoyloxy)-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate; Octanoyl-L-carnitine; O-Octanoyl-L-carnitine; L-Octanoylcarnitine; Acylcarnitine C8; 3-Octanoyloxy-4-trimethylammoniobutanoate
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Quality Control

Our (3S)-3-Octanoyloxy-4-Trimethylazaniumylbutanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and pharmaceutical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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