16-Aminohexadecanoic acid is an alkane chain with terminal carboxlic acid and amine groups. The compound can be used as a PROTAC linker in the synthesis of PROTACs. The amino group (NH2) is reactive with carboxylic acids, activated NHS esters, carbonyls (ketone, aldehyde) etc. The terminal carboxylic acid can react with primary amine groups of activated NHS ester to form a stable amide bond.
MedKoo Cat#: 122110
Name: 16-Aminohexadecanoic acid
CAS#: 17437-22-8
Chemical Formula: C16H33NO2
Exact Mass: 271.2511
Molecular Weight: 271.45
Elemental Analysis: C, 70.80; H, 12.25; N, 5.16; O, 11.79
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 271.45 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
