Description

2-(Decanamido)Propanoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetic fatty acid amide derivative, also known as N-Decanoyl-L-alanine. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient, valued for its surfactant and emulsifying properties derived from its amphiphilic structure. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop stable formulations, enhance product performance, or synthesize advanced bioactive molecules. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for global B2B partners.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a mild surfactant, emulsifier, or conditioning agent in skincare creams, lotions, and cleansers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs due to its biocompatible fatty acid chain.
• Specialty Surfactants: Serves as a key building block for manufacturing novel anionic or amphoteric surfactants with tailored properties.
• Lubricant & Metalworking Additives: Functions as a friction modifier or corrosion inhibitor in advanced lubricant formulations.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research.
• Polymer Additives: Can be incorporated as a plasticizer or processing aid in specific polymer systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Decanamido)Propanoic Acid
CAS No.	27167-48-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₅NO₃
Molecular Weight	243.34 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Decanoyl-L-alanine; N-Capryloyl-L-alanine; L-Alanine, N-decanoyl-; N-(1-Oxodecyl)-L-alanine; Decanoylalanine; 2-(Decanoylamino)propanoic acid; Alanine, N-decanoyl-, L-; Capryloylalanine
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(Decanamido)Propanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, with specifications typically meeting or exceeding 98.0% purity by HPLC. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for reliable industrial and research use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% L-Isomer
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.