6-(Boc-amino)hexanoic acid, 95%

Description

CAS: 6404-29-1 | C11H21NO4 | 231.292 g/mol

6-(Boc-amino)hexanoic acid is used in the preparation of esters of 6-aminohexanoic acid as antibacterial agents. EACA is reported to inhibit chymotrypsin, Factor VIIa, lysine carboxy peptidase, plasmin, and plasminogen activator.

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Applications
6-(Boc-amino)hexanoic acid is used in the preparation of esters of 6-aminohexanoic acid as antibacterial agents. EACA is reported to inhibit chymotrypsin, Factor VIIa, lysine carboxy peptidase, plasmin, and plasminogen activator.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and ethyl acetate. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store at -20°C. Keep container tightly closed. With good ventilation. Protect form heat and store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6404-29-1
• Molecular Formula: C11H21NO4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 231.292
• MDL Number: MFCD00037798
• InChI Key: RUFDYIJGNPVTAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: boc-epsilon-acp-oh, boc-6-aminocaproic acid, 6-tert-butoxycarbonyl amino hexanoic acid, boc-6-ahx-oh, 6-boc-amino hexanoic acid, boc-, a-acp-oh, hexanoic acid, 6-1,1-dimethylethoxy carbonyl amino, n-boc-6-aminohexanoic acid, 6-boc-amino caproic acid
• PubChem CID: 637602
• IUPAC Name: 6-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxycarbonylamino]hexanoic acid
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)OC(=O)NCCCCCC(=O)O

• Melting Point: 35°C to 40°C
• Color: White
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃COCONH(CH₂)₅CO₂H
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 2049561
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform and ethyl acetate. Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 231.29
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: 6-(Boc-amino)hexanoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
TSCA	No
storageNote1	2° to 8°C
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only