2-Aminooctanoic acid

2-Aminooctanoic acid (DL-α-Aminocaprylic acid) is a fatty acid with an amino functional group that can be directly coupled at both the C-terminal and N-terminal with antimicrobial peptides (AMP) derived from lactoferrin B to enhance antibacterial activity[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[644-90-6]

Product Name Alternative

DL-α-Aminocaprylic acid; DL-2-Aminocaprylic acid

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Bacterial

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Field of Research

Infection

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/2-aminooctanoic-acid.html

Purity

99.79

Solubility

DMSO : 16.67 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; adjust pH to 2 with 1 M HCl; heat to 60°C)

Smiles

CCCCCCC(N)C(O)=O

Molecular Formula

C8H17NO2

Molecular Weight

159.23

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Sarah A Almahboub, et al. Biosynthesis of 2-aminooctanoic acid and its use to terminally modify a lactoferricin B peptide derivative for improved antimicrobial activity. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2018 Jan;102 (2) :789-799.