Description

2-Amino-3-Cycloheptylpropanoic Acid Hydrochloride is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative with significant value in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules, enabling precise structural modifications. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for applications in peptide mimetics, drug discovery, and medicinal chemistry research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and peptide-based therapeutics.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and the design of enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators.
• Peptidomimetics Development: Incorporates the unique cycloheptyl side chain to create constrained peptide analogs with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Synthesis: Serves as a functionalized amino acid for labeling biomolecules or constructing chemical probes for biological assays.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or starting material in stereoselective catalytic reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the custom synthesis of specialty chemicals and high-value compounds for agrochemical or material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-3-Cycloheptylpropanoic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	499158-67-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₂₀ClNO₂
Molecular Weight	221.72 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cycloheptyl-DL-alanine hydrochloride; (±)-2-Amino-3-cycloheptylpropanoic acid hydrochloride; DL-3-Cycloheptylalanine HCl; 2-Azaniumyl-3-cycloheptylpropanoate chloride; Cycloheptylalanine hydrochloride; (RS)-2-Amino-3-cycloheptylpropionic acid hydrochloride; Alanine, 3-cycloheptyl-, hydrochloride, DL-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-3-Cycloheptylpropanoic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific rotation, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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