Description

(Cycloheptylamino)Acetic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a cycloheptylamine moiety linked to an acetic acid group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly for creating complex molecules with specific steric and functional properties. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical research and fine chemical synthesis sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring a bulky, lipophilic amine component.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structure can contribute to specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating custom chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Incorporated into peptide analogs to modify backbone properties, enhance metabolic stability, or alter receptor binding profiles.
• Functional Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, dyes, or surfactants that require a cycloaliphatic amine functionality.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used to create tagged molecules for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Cycloheptylamino)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	82017-41-2
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO2
Molecular Weight	171.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Cycloheptylamino)acetic acid; N-Cycloheptylglycine; Glycine, N-cycloheptyl-; Cycloheptylaminoglycolic acid; Amino(cycloheptyl)acetic acid; (Cycloheptylamino)ethanoic acid; Cycloheptylglycine
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Quality Control

Our (Cycloheptylamino)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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