Description

3-Amino-5,5-Dimethyl-Hexanoic Acid is a high-purity, non-natural amino acid derivative characterized by its branched-chain structure. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable chiral building block for the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and production of peptide-based drugs, enzyme inhibitors, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Acts as a constrained, non-proteinogenic amino acid analog in medicinal chemistry for creating stable peptide mimics.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for specialty polymers, surfactants, and other high-value chemical products.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: Utilized for constructing chemical linkers in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other bioconjugation applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-5,5-Dimethyl-Hexanoic Acid
CAS No.	727971-57-5
Molecular Formula	C8H17NO2
Molecular Weight	159.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5-Dimethyl-3-aminocaproic Acid; 3-Amino-5,5-dimethylcaproic Acid; 3-Amino-5,5-dimethylhexanoic Acid; (3-Amino-5,5-dimethylhexanoic acid); β-Amino-δ,δ-dimethylcaproic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-Amino-5,5-Dimethyl-Hexanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

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
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.