α-Amino Adipic Acid

Name: α-Amino Adipic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-051938

About α-Amino Adipic Acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies α-Amino Adipic Acid, a carboxylic acid registered under CAS number 1118-90-7. With the molecular formula C6H11NO4, it has a molar mass of 161.16 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2S)-2-aminohexanedioic acid. Alternative names: L-2-Aminoadipic acid and (S)-2-aminohexanedioic acid.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, α-Amino Adipic Acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	α-Amino Adipic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-051938
CAS Number	1118-90-7
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-aminohexanedioic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₁NO₄
Molecular weight	161.16 g/mol
Exact mass	161.0688
InChIKey	OYIFNHCXNCRBQI-BYPYZUCNSA-N
SMILES	C(C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)CC(=O)O
PubChem CID	92136

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-3.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 5
TPSA	101 Å²
Synonyms	L-2-Aminoadipic acid, (S)-2-aminohexanedioic acid, hexanedioic acid, 2-amino-, (2S)-, 2-Aminoadipic acid, L-, (S)-2-Aminoadipic acid, L-alpha-Aminoadipic acid, L-alpha-Aminoadipate, L-2-Aminoadipate, h-aad-oh, L-Homoglutamic acid, Aminoadipate, L-2-Aminohexanedioate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of α-Amino Adipic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of α-Amino Adipic Acid is 1118-90-7. It is also known as L-2-Aminoadipic acid, (S)-2-aminohexanedioic acid, hexanedioic acid, 2-amino-, (2S)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of α-Amino Adipic Acid?

α-Amino Adipic Acid has the molecular formula C6H11NO4 and a molecular weight of 161.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-aminohexanedioic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of α-Amino Adipic Acid can I order?

We supply α-Amino Adipic Acid, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with α-Amino Adipic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of α-Amino Adipic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can α-Amino Adipic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. α-Amino Adipic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.