Description

Oxo-Piperazin-1-Yl-Acetic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional piperazine-acetic acid structure, which enables the creation of complex molecules with tailored biological and chemical properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents, kinase inhibitors, and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific heterocyclic motifs.
• Ligand and Chelator Development: The piperazine and carboxylic acid groups make it suitable for creating complexing agents and ligands for metal catalysis or diagnostic imaging.
• Peptidomimetics & Bio-conjugation: Acts as a spacer or linker molecule in the design of peptide analogs and for the bioconjugation of small molecules to larger biomolecules.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers and organic frameworks where its specific geometry and reactivity are advantageous.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a core structure for developing molecular probes and tools used to study biological pathways and protein function.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxo-Piperazin-1-Yl-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	691394-09-9
Molecular Formula	C6H10N2O3
Molecular Weight	158.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Oxopiperazin-1-yl)acetic acid; 1-(Carboxymethyl)-4-piperazinone; 4-Oxo-1-piperazineacetic acid; 1-Piperazineacetic acid, 4-oxo-; Oxo-piperazinyl-acetic acid; (4-Oxopiperazin-1-yl)acetic acid; 2-(4-Oxo-1-piperazinyl)acetic acid; 691394-09-9
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Quality Control

Our Oxo-Piperazin-1-Yl-Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices for fine chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere if possible and opened with minimal exposure to ambient humidity.

Specification

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

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