Description

Azepan-1-Yl-Acetic Acid is a versatile organic building block featuring a seven-membered azepane ring linked to an acetic acid moiety. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and cardiovascular disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating complex chelating agents and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional amine and carboxylic acid groups into polymer backbones for specialty materials.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Useful in linker chemistry for attaching payloads in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other biopharmaceuticals.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new organic reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Azepan-1-Yl-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	52703-80-7
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO2
Molecular Weight	171.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Azepaneacetic Acid; Hexamethyleneimineacetic Acid; (Azepan-1-yl)acetic Acid; 1-(Carboxymethyl)azepane; Homotropane-7-carboxylic Acid; AzeAcOH; Azepanylacetic Acid; N-Carboxymethylazepane
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Standard quality control includes identification by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), purity assessment by HPLC, and determination of residual solvents. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results and methods is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled 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. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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