Description

Boc-2-Aminoheptanoic Acid CAS NO 64769-01-3 is a protected amino acid derivative, specifically the tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) derivative of 2-aminoheptanoic acid. This compound is a crucial building block in peptide synthesis, offering a stable protective group for the amine functionality that can be selectively removed under mild acidic conditions. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for the development of novel peptide-based therapeutics, diagnostic agents, and biochemical tools.

Application

• Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis (SPPS): A key intermediate for the controlled, sequential assembly of peptides, enabling the production of complex peptide sequences.
• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used in the discovery and synthesis of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential therapeutic applications.
• Bioconjugation: Serves as a linker or spacer molecule for attaching peptides to other biomolecules, surfaces, or carriers in drug delivery systems and diagnostic assays.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the synthesis of peptide mimetics, enzyme inhibitors, and probes to study biological pathways and protein function.
• Custom Peptide Manufacturing: An essential raw material for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) producing bespoke peptides for clients.
• Academic Research: Used in university and institutional laboratories for fundamental studies in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and biochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boc-2-Aminoheptanoic Acid
CAS No.	64769-01-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₃NO₄
Molecular Weight	245.32 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S)-2-[(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino]heptanoic acid; N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-2-aminoheptanoic acid; Boc-2-Ahx-OH; Boc-L-2-Aminoheptanoic acid; N-Boc-2-aminoheptanoic acid; 2-[(2-Methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]heptanoic acid; BOC-AHE-OH; Boc-Ahx-OH
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Quality Control

Our Boc-2-Aminoheptanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis for enantiomeric excess, and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR). We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes to ensure the material meets the stringent requirements for research and pharmaceutical applications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and consideration should be given to storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation of quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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