Description

8-Aminooctanoic Acid Hydrochloride is a versatile organic building block and intermediate of significant commercial and research interest. This compound is particularly valued for its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive primary amine group and a carboxylic acid group, which enables its use in peptide synthesis and polymer chemistry. It serves as a critical raw material for pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and the production of specialty polymers and surfactants.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of peptide-based drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and novel therapeutic compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer for the production of polyamides (nylons), polyurethanes, and other specialty polymers requiring specific chain lengths and functional groups.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Used in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), diagnostic reagents, and biomaterial surface modifications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Surfactant & Corrosion Inhibitor Production: Serves as a precursor for betaine-type amphoteric surfactants and specialty corrosion inhibitors.
• Research & Development: Essential reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for constructing long-chain amino acid derivatives and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Aminooctanoic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	27991-81-7
Molecular Formula	C8H17NO2 • HCl
Molecular Weight	195.69 g/mol (Free base: 159.23 g/mol)
Synonyms	8-Aminoocatanoic Acid HCl; 8-Aminocaprylic Acid Hydrochloride; Octanoic acid, 8-amino-, hydrochloride; ω-Aminooctanoic Acid Hydrochloride; 8-Azaniumyloctanoate chloride; H-8-Aoc-OH • HCl; 8-AOC • HCl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Aminooctanoic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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