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.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature 3 years
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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