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5-Aminovaleric acid
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5-Aminovaleric acid is a five-carbon aliphatic amino acid used in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. It serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds and is employed in metabolic studies. Available with a CAS number of 660-88-8, its molecular formula is NH₂(CH₂)₄CO₂H and molecular weight is 117.15 g/mol. It is stable at ambient temperature and has no signal word. Molekula supplies 5-Aminovaleric acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 24987577
- CAS Number
- 660-88-8
- IUPAC Name
- 5-aminopentanoic acid
- EC Number
- 211-544-5
- Molecular Formula
- NH2(CH2)4CO2H
- Molecular Weight
- 117.15
- Exact Mass
- 117.079
- SMILES
- C(CCN)CC(=O)O
- InChIKey
- JJMDCOVWQOJGCB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C5H11NO2/c6-4-2-1-3-5(7)8/h1-4,6H2,(H,7,8)
- PubChem CID
- 138
Synonyms
- 5-AMINO-N-VALERIC ACID
- 5-aminopentanoate
- 5-Aminopentanoic acid
- 5-aminovalerate
- 5-azaniumylpentanoate
- delta-Amino-n-valeric acid
- delta-aminovalerate
- delta-Aminovaleric acid
- Homopiperidinic acid
- Pentanoic acid, 5-amino-
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Melting Point
- 157.5 °C
Source: PubChem CID 138 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Frequently asked questions
What is 5-Aminovaleric acid used for?
It is primarily used as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds, particularly in the development of amino acid derivatives and peptide analogs.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 5-Aminovaleric acid?
The formula is NH2(CH2)4CO2H with a molecular weight of 117.15 g/mol.
How should 5-Aminovaleric acid be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade is available for 5-Aminovaleric acid?
Available in technical grade; custom purity options may be available upon request.
Can Molekula supply 5-Aminovaleric acid in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and lead times.
What documentation comes with an order of 5-Aminovaleric acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation can be provided upon request.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.