Description

(S)-2,7-Diaminoheptanoic Acid is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a chiral center and two distinct amino functionalities. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecules with precise stereochemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies for applications in medicinal chemistry, peptide mimetics, and the development of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology and metabolic disease research.
• Peptide Chemistry: Used in the solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis of modified peptides and peptidomimetics, where its extended carbon chain and amino groups offer structural diversity.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and as a precursor for synthesizing specialized amino acid analogs for proteomics research.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of chelating agents and specialized ligands for catalysis or metal ion binding studies.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a building block for creating labeled or tagged molecular probes to study biological pathways and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2,7-Diaminoheptanoic Acid
CAS No.	37689-89-7
Molecular Formula	C7H16N2O2
Molecular Weight	160.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S)-2,7-Diaminoheptanoic acid; L-2,7-Diaminoheptanoic acid; H-Dap(5)-OH; 2,7-Diaminoheptanoic acid (S-isomer); (S)-2-Amino-6-aminohexanoic acid; Heptanedioic acid, 2,7-diamino-, (2S)-; (2S)-2,7-Diaminopimelic acid isomer
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Quality Control

Our (S)-2,7-Diaminoheptanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral excess, 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 place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccation or storage under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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