Description

7-Aminoheptanoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile bifunctional organic building block containing both a reactive amino group and an ester functionality. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical production. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing peptide mimetics, macrocyclic compounds, and functionalized polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a linear C7 spacer with terminal amine and ester groups.
• Peptidomimetics & Macrocycle Synthesis: Used to introduce amino acid-like spacers or linkers in the design of peptide mimics and constrained macrocyclic structures for drug discovery.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent for producing polyamides, polyurethanes, and other specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Useful in creating cleavable or non-cleavable linkers for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other bioconjugation applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing protected or unprotected aminoalkyl chains in multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Aminoheptanoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	39979-08-3
Molecular Formula	C8H17NO2
Molecular Weight	159.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 7-aminoheptanoate; 7-Amino-heptanoic acid methyl ester; Heptanoic acid, 7-amino-, methyl ester; Methyl 6-(aminomethyl)hexanoate; 6-(Aminomethyl)hexanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl ω-aminoenanthate; Methyl 7-azidoheptanoate (reduction precursor); Amino C7 ME
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Quality Control

Our 7-Aminoheptanoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and moisture. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and results is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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