Description

2-Amino-6-Heptenoic Acid Hydrochloride is a high-purity, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative with a reactive terminal alkene group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable chiral building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, offering precise control over stereochemistry and molecular architecture. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in advanced medicinal chemistry, peptide mimetics, and the development of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology and metabolic disease research.
• Peptidomimetics & Constrained Peptides: Used to introduce conformational constraints or novel side chains via the alkene functionality for click chemistry or cross-linking in peptide-based drug design.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a building block for synthesizing activity-based probes or affinity tags to study enzyme function and protein-protein interactions.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Employed in the preparation of specialized chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A versatile reagent for organic synthesis in both academic laboratories and industrial R&D departments exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-6-Heptenoic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	89895-48-7
Molecular Formula	C7H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight	179.65 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Heptenoic acid, 2-amino-, hydrochloride (1:1); (S)-2-Amino-6-heptenoic acid hydrochloride; H-δ6-Hpr-OH·HCl; 2-Amino-hept-6-enoic acid hydrochloride; (2S)-2-Azaniumyl-6-heptenoate chloride; L-2-Amino-6-heptenoic acid HCl; Unsaturated norleucine derivative hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-6-Heptenoic Acid Hydrochloride 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 research and pharmaceutical development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

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)	≤ 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.