Description

6-Amino-6-Oxo-Hexanoic Acid is a versatile organic compound featuring both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups, making it a valuable building block in chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional nature is critical for creating peptide-like bonds and modifying polymer backbones, offering significant value in advanced material and pharmaceutical development. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring amino acid-like structures.
• Peptide Mimetic Synthesis: Used in the research and development of peptidomimetics and modified peptides due to its structural similarity to lysine derivatives.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polyamides, polyurethanes, and coatings with enhanced properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Utilized as a linker molecule for attaching functional groups to proteins, antibodies, or other biomolecules in diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for constructing complex molecular architectures and exploring new reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Amino-6-Oxo-Hexanoic Acid
CAS No.	334-25-8
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO3
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Aminocaproic Acid; 6-Aminohexanoic Acid; 6-Amino Caproic Acid; ε-Aminocaproic Acid; Acepra; Afibrin; Amicar; Caprocid; Caprolisin; EACA; Hemocaprol; Hepin
EINECS	206-350-8

Quality Control

Our 6-Amino-6-Oxo-Hexanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, related substances, and residual solvents, supporting compliance with cGMP and relevant pharmacopeial guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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

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