Description

1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride is a chemically stable hydrochloride salt of the important plant hormone precursor, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC). This compound is a critical intermediate in the biosynthesis of ethylene, a key plant growth regulator, making it an essential research tool in plant physiology and agricultural chemistry. It is primarily utilized by researchers in agrochemical development, plant biology, and academic institutions studying ethylene-mediated processes such as fruit ripening, senescence, and stress responses.

Application

• Plant Biology Research: A fundamental biochemical precursor used to study the ethylene biosynthesis pathway and its role in plant development.
• Agrochemical Screening: Employed in bioassays to evaluate the efficacy of novel compounds designed to modulate ethylene production in crops.
• Post-Harvest Physiology Studies: Used to investigate and control ripening, senescence, and shelf-life extension in fruits and vegetables.
• Stress Response Analysis: Applied in research on plant responses to abiotic stresses like drought, flooding, and pathogen attack, where ethylene is a key signaling molecule.
• Synthetic Intermediate: Serves as a specialized building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research.
• Enzymology Studies: Used as a substrate for ACC oxidase and ACC synthase enzymes to study their kinetics and inhibition.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	68781-13-5
Molecular Formula	C4H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	137.56 g/mol
Synonyms	ACC Hydrochloride; 1-Aminocyclopropanecarboxylic Acid Hydrochloride; (1-Aminocyclopropyl)carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride; Ethylene Precursor Hydrochloride; 1-Carboxycyclopropylamine Hydrochloride; AminoCPA Hydrochloride; Cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid, 1-amino-, hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support research-grade standards and can provide material tailored to specific project requirements upon request.

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) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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