(S)-2-amino-5-methylhexanoic acid - Names and Identifiers
(S)-2-amino-5-methylhexanoic acid - Physico-chemical Properties
Molecular Formula | C7H15NO2
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Molar Mass | 145.2 |
Density | 1.014±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Melting Point | 254-256°C |
Boling Point | 243.4±23.0 °C(Predicted) |
Flash Point | 101°C |
Solubility | Aqueous Acid (Slightly), Water (Slightly) |
Vapor Presure | 0.0106mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | White solid |
Color | White to Off-White |
pKa | 2.55±0.28(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.463 |
(S)-2-amino-5-methylhexanoic acid - Introduction
5-methyll-norleucine (5-methyll-norleucine) is an amino acid molecule. It is a methyl derivative of L-norleucine in which one hydrogen atom is replaced by a methyl group.
Nature:
5-methyll-norleucine is a white crystalline solid, soluble in water and some organic solvents. It has basic properties similar to other amino acids and can be used as a constituent unit of proteins in organisms.
Use:
5-methyll-norleucine has several applications in medicine and chemistry. For example, it can be used as a reagent in the study of compounds with antiviral and antitumor activity, and can also be used in the synthesis of biologically active polypeptides. In addition, it is also used to study amino acid metabolism and protein structure and function.
Method:
5-methyl-L-norleucine can be prepared by synthetic chemical methods, including starting from L-norleucine and carrying out the methylation reaction with a methylating agent.
Safety Information:
Safety studies of 5-methyll-norleucine are limited. However, as an amino acid molecule, it is known that it has no obvious toxicity and harm to the human body at an appropriate dose. However, care should be taken to follow basic safety procedures and avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Last Update:2024-04-09 20:52:54