12-Aminododecanoic acid (C12H25NO2) CAS:693-57-2 is an aliphatic amino acid characterized by a linear 12-carbon alkyl chain and functional groups, including a primary amine (-NH2) at one end and a carboxylic acid (-COOH) at the other. These functional groups allow for versatile chemical reactivity, making 12-aminododecanoic acid a valuable building block in pharmaceutical research and development.
As a bifunctional compound, 12-aminododecanoic acid serves as a precursor for various bioactive molecules, including amide-linked drugs, hydrogels, and polyamides. Its hydrophobic nature allows it to interact with lipids and membrane proteins, making it an essential tool for drug delivery systems, targeted therapeutics, and biomaterials development.
12-aminododecanoic acid has proven to be an essential ingredient in the synthesis of peptidomimetics, which mimic the structure and function of natural peptides, enabling innovative drug design and the exploration of novel biological targets.
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