Description

(S)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-Heptanoic Acid CAS NO 71066-01-8 is a high-purity, non-natural amino acid derivative featuring a chiral center and a protected amine group. This compound is a critical chiral building block for the synthesis of complex peptides and peptidomimetics, offering precise stereochemical control. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), peptide-based therapeutics, and advanced chemical libraries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of peptide-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptide Synthesis: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) to introduce a protected (S)-2-aminoheptanoic acid residue.
• Protease Inhibitor Research: Serves as a core structural component in the development of enzyme inhibitors targeting proteases.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed in the design and synthesis of activity-based probes and labeled peptides for biochemical studies.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Acts as a chiral auxiliary or starting material for the preparation of other enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Material Science: Potential monomer for creating specialized polymers with unique chiral properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-Heptanoic Acid
CAS No.	71066-01-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₃NO₄
Molecular Weight	245.32 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)heptanoic acid; Boc-L-2-Aminoheptanoic acid; (S)-2-(Boc-amino)heptanoic acid; Boc-L-Hep-OH; L-2-Aminoheptanoic acid N-Boc derivative; N-Boc-L-2-aminoheptanoic acid; N-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-L-2-aminoheptanoic acid; BOC-L-2-AMINOHEPTANOIC ACID
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Quality Control

Our (S)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-Heptanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure compliance with high-purity standards for research and pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (typically ≥98%), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.