≥96% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.
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SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.
Cited in 1 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.
Glutamine synthetase inhibitor; gliotoxin.
| Pubchem Sid | 488179525 |
|---|---|
| Pubchem Sid Url | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488179525 |
| Canonical Smiles | C(CC(C(=O)O)N)CC(=O)O |
| IUPAC Name | 2-aminohexanedioic acid |
| InChIKey | OYIFNHCXNCRBQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| INCHI | 1S/C6H11NO4/c7-4(6(10)11)2-1-3-5(8)9/h4H,1-3,7H2,(H,8,9)(H,10,11) |
| Isomeric SMILES | C(CC(C(=O)O)N)CC(=O)O |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| Molecular Weight | 161.16 |
| Reaxy-Rn | 1724349 |
| Reaxys-RN_link_address | https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1724349&ln= |
Comprehensive hazard, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance document.
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View spec sheet →Taxonomy Tree
| Kingdom | Organic compounds |
|---|---|
| Superclass | Organic acids and derivatives |
| Class | Carboxylic acids and derivatives |
| Subclass | Amino acids, peptides, and analogues |
| Intermediate Tree Nodes | Amino acids and derivatives - Alpha amino acids and derivatives |
| Direct Parent | Alpha amino acids |
| Alternative Parents | Medium-chain fatty acids Amino fatty acids Dicarboxylic acids and derivatives Amino acids Carboxylic acids Organopnictogen compounds Organic oxides Monoalkylamines Hydrocarbon derivatives Carbonyl compounds |
| Molecular Framework | Aliphatic acyclic compounds |
| Substituents | Alpha-amino acid - Medium-chain fatty acid - Amino fatty acid - Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Fatty acid - Fatty acyl - Amino acid - Carboxylic acid - Organic oxide - Primary amine - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Primary aliphatic amine - Organopnictogen compound - Carbonyl group - Organic oxygen compound - Amine - Organic nitrogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Aliphatic acyclic compound |
| Description | This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha amino acids. These are amino acids in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom immediately adjacent to the carboxylate group (alpha carbon). |
| External Descriptors | Dicarboxylic acids |
Find and download the COA for your product by matching the lot number on the packaging.
| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Item |
|---|---|---|---|
 I2216121 | Certificate of Analysis | Jun 15, 2026 | A117210 |
| I2216122 | Certificate of Analysis | Jun 15, 2026 | A117210 |
| I2216123 | Certificate of Analysis | Jun 15, 2026 | A117210 |
| K2105417 | Certificate of Analysis | Aug 12, 2025 | A117210 |
| B2328324 | Certificate of Analysis | Mar 11, 2023 | A117210 |
| B2328362 | Certificate of Analysis | Mar 06, 2023 | A117210 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (2.2 mg/ml at 20°C), 1 M HCl (50 mg/ml), ethanol (slightly), ether (slightly), and 80% formic acid (25 mg/ml). |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 161.160 g/mol |
| XLogP3 | -3.100 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 5 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 161.069 Da |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 161.069 Da |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 101.000 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 11 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 157.000 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 1 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| The total count of all stereochemical bonds | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| 1. Lu Wang, Limei Xiao, Shoujing Zheng, Jie Pang, Jiebo Chen. (2024) Characterization and assessment of free amino acids in different varieties of sugarcane. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS, [PMID:] [10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.118306] |
