Description

Benzyl 6-Oxohexylcarbamate is a specialized organic compound with the CAS number 98648-05-6, serving as a valuable protected intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a carbamate protecting group and a ketone functionality, makes it a critical building block for the controlled assembly of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other sophisticated organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key protected synthon in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptide Chemistry: Used in the synthesis of peptide analogs and conjugates where the carbamate group protects an amine functionality during chain elongation.
• Linker Molecule: Serves as a spacer or linker in bioconjugation chemistry and the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a reactive ketone handle for further transformations such as reductive amination or Grignard reactions in complex molecule construction.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers and functional materials that require specific amine-reactive precursors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the research and development of new crop protection agents and specialty agrochemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl 6-Oxohexylcarbamate
CAS No.	98648-05-6
Molecular Formula	C14H19NO3
Molecular Weight	249.31 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Oxohexylcarbamic Acid Benzyl Ester; Benzyl N-(6-Oxohexyl)carbamate; N-(6-Oxohexyl)carbamic Acid Benzyl Ester; 6-Oxo-N-[(phenylmethoxy)carbonyl]hexan-1-amine; 1-Benzyloxycarbonylamino-6-hexanone; Z-6-Aminohexanoic Acid Ketone; Cbz-6-Aminohexanoic Acid Ketone; Carbobenzoxy-6-aminohexanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzyl 6-Oxohexylcarbamate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and commercial synthesis. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific project requirements, including custom purity grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.