6-(Benzyloxycarbonylamino)caproic acid
[CAS# 1947-00-8]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Amino acids and their derivatives >> Cbz-amino acid
• Name: 6-(Benzyloxycarbonylamino)caproic acid
• Synonyms: NSC 92812; VIB 197; 6-(N-Benzyloxycarbonylamino)hexanoic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₉NO₄
• Molecular Weight: 265.30
• CAS Registry Number: 1947-00-8
• EC Number: 217-748-0

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.56 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.162±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 78-80 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Chen, Qingqi; Synthetic Communications 2004, V34(13), P2415-2424.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S36

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412