Description

(S)-Methyl 6-Acetamido-2-Aminohexanoate is a high-purity chiral building block and protected amino acid derivative essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in providing a stereochemically defined, bifunctional scaffold for constructing complex peptide mimetics and bioactive molecules. This compound is critically needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for drug discovery programs, particularly in developing enzyme inhibitors and novel therapeutic peptides.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptidomimetic Research: Serves as a protected di-amino acid building block for constructing non-natural peptide analogs with enhanced metabolic stability.
• Protease Inhibitor Development: Used in the research and synthesis of potential inhibitors for various proteolytic enzymes.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: The differentiated amino and ester groups allow for selective modification and conjugation in chemical biology.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable tool compound for methodological development in asymmetric synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-Methyl 6-Acetamido-2-Aminohexanoate
CAS No.	25528-51-2
Molecular Formula	C9H18N2O3
Molecular Weight	202.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2S)-6-acetamido-2-aminohexanoate; (S)-6-Acetamido-2-aminohexanoic Acid Methyl Ester; L-2-Amino-6-acetamidocaproic Acid Methyl Ester; N6-Acetyl-L-lysine Methyl Ester; Methyl N6-Acetyl-L-lysinate; Ac-Lys-OMe; (S)-Methyl 2-Amino-6-acetamidohexanoate
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Quality Control

Our (S)-Methyl 6-Acetamido-2-Aminohexanoate 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 high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request.

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 product 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 crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
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.