Description

[S,(-)]-6-Aminoheptanoic Acid CAS NO 65451-67-4 is a high-purity, single-enantiomer chiral building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its specific stereochemistry, which is critical for developing compounds with targeted biological activity. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex chiral molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel therapeutic agents and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a building block in the construction of complex, enantiomerically pure molecules for medicinal chemistry and catalysis.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Serves as a constrained, non-proteinogenic amino acid analog in the design of peptide-like compounds with enhanced stability and bioavailability.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Utilized in the development of chemical linkers and probes due to its amino and carboxylic acid functional groups.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the synthesis of chiral compounds for advanced crop protection agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for universities and corporate R&D departments exploring new synthetic methodologies and chiral space.

Basic Information

Product Name	[S,(-)]-6-Aminoheptanoic Acid
CAS No.	65451-67-4
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO2
Molecular Weight	145.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-6-Aminoheptanoic Acid; (S)-(-)-6-Aminoheptanoic Acid; L-6-Aminoheptanoic Acid; (S)-2-Amino-6-hydroxyhexanoic Acid lactam; 6-Aminoheptanoic Acid, (S)-; H-6-Ahx-OH; (S)-Amino-ε-caproic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [S,(-)]-6-Aminoheptanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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