Description

(3S,5R)-3-Amino-5-Methyloctanoic Acid is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative characterized by its specific stereochemistry. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of complex molecules with high enantiomeric purity. It is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptide mimetics, and novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially in neurological and metabolic disorder research.
• Peptidomimetics & Bioactive Molecule Synthesis: Used to construct constrained peptide analogs and other bioactive scaffolds that mimic natural peptides.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new chiral pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and selectivity.
• Asymmetric Catalysis & Ligand Development: Employed in the preparation of chiral ligands and catalysts for stereoselective transformations.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Useful as a molecular probe or a modified amino acid in studying protein structure and function.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3S,5R)-3-Amino-5-Methyloctanoic Acid
CAS No.	610300-07-7
Molecular Formula	C9H19NO2
Molecular Weight	173.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(3S,5R)-3-Amino-5-methyloctanoic acid; 3-Amino-5-methyloctanoic acid, (3S,5R)-; 5-Methyl-3-aminocaprylic acid; (3S,5R)-3-Amino-5-methylcaprylic acid; β-Amino-β-methylheptanoic acid (stereospecific); L-threo-3-Amino-5-methyloctanoic acid; (S,R)-3-Amino-5-methyloctanoic acid; A building block for statin side chains
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Quality Control

Our (3S,5R)-3-Amino-5-Methyloctanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and advanced synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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