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L-(−)-α-Amino-ε-caprolactam hydrochloride

≥97.0% (AT)

Synonym(s):

(S)-3-Amino-hexahydro-2-azepinone hydrochloride, L-Lysine lactam hydrochloride

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H12N2O · HCl
CAS Number:
26081-07-2
Molecular Weight:
164.63
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
57647925
MDL number:
MFCD02683418
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
4820243
Assay:
≥97.0% (AT)
Form:
solid
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Quality Segment

assay

≥97.0% (AT)

form

solid

optical activity

[α]20/D −27±2°, c = 1% in H2O

optical purity

enantiomeric ratio: ≥99:1 (HPLC)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Cl[H].N[C@H]1CCCCNC1=O

InChI

1S/C6H12N2O.ClH/c7-5-3-1-2-4-8-6(5)9;/h5H,1-4,7H2,(H,8,9);1H/t5-;/m0./s1

InChI key

LWXJCGXAYXXXRU-JEDNCBNOSA-N

Application

L-(−)-α-Amino-ε-caprolactam hydrochloride can be used to introduce caprolactam moiety during the total synthesis of bengamides, which are bioactive compounds naturally found in marine sponges.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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