Description

2-(1-Aminoethylidene)Hexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile organic compound that serves as a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an amino and ester functional group, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists, as well as production specialists, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific chiral centers or complex amine functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its structural motif contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, imparting specific chemical reactivity or physical properties to the final material.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes for constructing complex natural products, dyes, and other fine chemicals in research and pilot-scale production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(1-Aminoethylidene)Hexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	3168-91-0
Molecular Formula	C10H19NO2
Molecular Weight	185.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-(1-Aminoethylidene)hexanoate; 2-(1-Aminoethylidene)caproic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-(1-Aminoethylidene)caproate; 1-Amino-1-ethylidenepentyl acetate (obsolete); Aminoethylidenehexanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl α-(1-aminoethylidene)hexanoate; 2-(1-Aminoethylidene)hexanoic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	221-635-3

Quality Control

Our 2-(1-Aminoethylidene)Hexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its sensitivity to strong bases and organic solvents, ensure proper segregation in storage areas.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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