Description

n-Succinyl-L-Diaminopimelic Acid is a key biochemical intermediate derived from the diaminopimelate pathway. This compound is of significant importance in research and development, particularly in the study of bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and peptidoglycan metabolism. It serves as a crucial building block and inhibitor for scientists in the pharmaceutical, microbiology, and enzymology sectors who are investigating novel antibacterial targets and metabolic pathways.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical intermediate for studying the lysine biosynthesis and peptidoglycan assembly pathways in bacteria.
• Enzyme Inhibition Studies: Used as a substrate analog to investigate the activity and mechanism of enzymes like diaminopimelate epimerase and succinyl-diaminopimelate desuccinylase.
• Antibacterial Target Validation: Employed in high-throughput screening and assays to identify and validate new compounds targeting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
• Microbiology & Metabolic Engineering: A tool compound for research into bacterial physiology and for the development of engineered microbial strains.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a reference standard and starting material in the R&D of novel antibiotic agents.
• Academic Research: Used in university and institutional labs for fundamental studies in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Succinyl-L-Diaminopimelic Acid
CAS No.	26605-36-7
Molecular Formula	C11H18N2O7
Molecular Weight	290.27 g/mol
Synonyms	N6-Succinyl-L,L-2,6-diaminopimelic acid; Succinyl-DAP; SDAP; L-N6-Succinyl-2,6-diaminopimelic acid; N-Succinyl-L-2,6-diaminoheptanedioic acid; N-Succinyl-L-α,ε-diaminopimelic acid; (2S,6S)-2,6-Diamino-7-succinamidoheptanedioic acid; 2,6-Diaminopimelic acid N-succinyl derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Succinyl-L-Diaminopimelic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is thoroughly characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

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); ensure the container is sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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