Description

6-(2-Furoylamino)Hexanoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a furan ring linked to a hexanoic acid chain via an amide bond. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients and fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: The reactive carboxylic acid and amide groups facilitate its use as a spacer or linker in bioconjugation applications.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating libraries of compounds in medicinal chemistry and material science.
• Peptidomimetics: The furan-amino acid hybrid structure is useful in the design of peptide mimics for biochemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(2-Furoylamino)Hexanoic Acid
CAS No.	313267-03-7
Molecular Formula	C11H15NO4
Molecular Weight	225.24 g/mol
Synonyms	6-[(Furan-2-carbonyl)amino]hexanoic acid; N-(5-Carboxypentyl)furan-2-carboxamide; 2-Furoyl-6-aminocaproic acid; 6-(2-Furoylamino)caproic acid; Furan-2-carboxylic acid (6-aminohexanoic acid) amide; 6-Aminohexanoic acid, N-(2-furoyl)-; Caproic acid, 6-(2-furoylamino)-
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with research-grade standards. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your critical R&D and scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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