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N-n-Octyl-D-glucamine

SKU 32310080 CAS 23323-37-7 C14H31NO5 MW 293.40 Available on enquiry

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N-n-Octyl-D-glucamine is a sugar-derived secondary amine (1-deoxy-1-(octylamino)-D-glucitol) used primarily as a chiral resolving agent for racemic 2-arylpropionic acids such as naproxen and ketoprofen, and as a building block for glucamide surfactants. It exhibits excellent solubility in water and organic solvents, making it versatile for formulations requiring mild surface activity. This chemical has a CAS number of 23323-37-7, with the molecular formula C14H31NO5 and a molecular weight of 293.40 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies N-n-Octyl-D-glucamine 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.

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Overview

SKU
32310080
CAS Number
23323-37-7
IUPAC Name
(2R,3R,4R,5S)-6-(octylamino)hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
EC Number
245-582-9
Molecular Formula
C14H31NO5
Molecular Weight
293.40
Exact Mass
293.2202
SMILES
CCCCCCCCNC[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)O)O
InChIKey
ZRRNJJURLBXWLL-REWJHTLYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H31NO5/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-15-9-11(17)13(19)14(20)12(18)10-16/h11-20H,2-10H2,1H3/t11-,12+,13+,14+/m0/s1
PubChem CID
90064

Synonyms

  • (2R,3R,4R,5S)-6-(Octylamino)hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentaol
  • (2R,3R,4R,5S)-6-(octylamino)hexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
  • 1-(Octylamino)-1-deoxy-D-glucitol
  • 1-Deoxy-1-(n-octylamino)-D-glucitol
  • 1-Deoxy-1-(octylamino)-D-glucitol
  • D-Glucitol, 1-deoxy-1-(octylamino)-
  • N-Octyl-1-amino-1-deoxy-D-glucitol
  • N-Octyl-D-glucamine
  • N-Octylglucamine

Frequently asked questions

What is N-n-Octyl-D-glucamine commonly used for?

N-n-Octyl-D-glucamine is primarily used as a chiral resolving agent for racemic 2-arylpropionic acids such as naproxen and ketoprofen, which is why it is also listed as Ketoprofen Impurity 31. It also serves as a building block for the synthesis of glucamide surfactants.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of N-n-Octyl-D-glucamine?

The chemical formula is C14H31NO5, and the molecular weight is 293.40 g/mol.

How should N-n-Octyl-D-glucamine be stored?

Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.

What purity grades or specifications are available for this product?

Molekula supplies N-n-Octyl-D-glucamine in technical grade and pharmaceutical/industrial grade (98%+ purity).

Can Molekula supply N-n-Octyl-D-glucamine in bulk quantities?

Yes, we offer bulk packaging options (e.g., 5 kg, 25 kg, and larger quantities) for industrial and commercial customers.

What documentation is provided with an order of N-n-Octyl-D-glucamine?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.

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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.

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