(S)-2-amino-6-(benzyloxy)-6-oxohexanoic acid CAS 38658-15-0

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.38658-15-0
Molecular FormulaC13H17NO4
Molecular Weight251.28 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

(S)-2-amino-6-(benzyloxy)-6-oxohexanoic acid CAS 38658-15-0 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of (S)-2-amino-6-(benzyloxy)-6-oxohexanoic acid is closely related to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

(S)-2-amino-6-(benzyloxy)-6-oxohexanoic acid (CAS 38658-15-0), molecular formula C13H17NO4 and molecular weight 251.28 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C13H17NO4, (S)-2-amino-6-(benzyloxy)-6-oxohexanoic acid contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 251.28 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC13H17NO4
Molecular Weight251.28 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1968
Nitrogen Atoms1

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