C2H5CH(NH2)COOH
2-Aminobutyric acid
CAS: 80-60-4
Molecular Formula: C4H9NO2
C2H5CH(NH2)COOH - Names and Identifiers
| Name | 2-Aminobutyric acid |
| Synonyms | AABA Butyrine C2H5CH(NH2)COOH 2-Aminobutyric acid a-Aminobutyric Acid 2-azanylbutanoic acid DL-2-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID N-Acetoacetbenzylamine N-Acetoacetobenzylamine alpha-Amino-n-butyric acid |
| CAS | 80-60-4 |
| EINECS | 201-296-6 |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C4H9NO2/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h3H,2,5H2,1H3,(H,6,7) |
C2H5CH(NH2)COOH - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C4H9NO2 |
| Molar Mass | 103.12 |
| Density | 1.1602 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 291°C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 193.35°C (rough estimate) |
| Water Solubility | 167.40g/L(25 ºC) |
| pKa | 2.29(at 25℃) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4183 (estimate) |
C2H5CH(NH2)COOH - Risk and Safety
| Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
C2H5CH(NH2)COOH - Introduction
2-Aminobutyric acid, also known as beta-aminobutyric acid, is an organic compound. The following is a description of the properties, uses, preparation and safety information of the compound:
Nature:
-Chemical formula: C4H9NO2
-Molecular weight: 103.12g/mol
-Appearance: colorless crystal or crystalline powder
-Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol solvents, insoluble in non-polar solvents
-melting point: 235-240 ℃
-Stability: stable at room temperature, but may decompose at high temperature
Use:
- 2-Aminobutyric acid can be used as a raw material for the synthesis of other compounds, especially in the field of organic synthesis. (For example, it can be used to synthesize other amino acids, drugs, organic solvents, etc.)
-It is also an important amino acid that can be used in biochemical research and biopharmaceutical fields.
Preparation Method:
- 2-Aminobutyric acid can be prepared by the following reaction: acrolein is reacted with ammonia to produce glutarimide, and then 2-Aminobutyric acid is produced by hydrolysis.
Safety Information:
- 2-Aminobutyric acid has no obvious toxicity to human body at low concentration, and common chemical safety measures should be followed.
-Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during operation and avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.
-avoid contact with oxidants and acidic substances during use and storage to avoid dangerous reactions.
-If ingested or inhaled, seek medical attention and inform your doctor of the information.
Nature:
-Chemical formula: C4H9NO2
-Molecular weight: 103.12g/mol
-Appearance: colorless crystal or crystalline powder
-Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol solvents, insoluble in non-polar solvents
-melting point: 235-240 ℃
-Stability: stable at room temperature, but may decompose at high temperature
Use:
- 2-Aminobutyric acid can be used as a raw material for the synthesis of other compounds, especially in the field of organic synthesis. (For example, it can be used to synthesize other amino acids, drugs, organic solvents, etc.)
-It is also an important amino acid that can be used in biochemical research and biopharmaceutical fields.
Preparation Method:
- 2-Aminobutyric acid can be prepared by the following reaction: acrolein is reacted with ammonia to produce glutarimide, and then 2-Aminobutyric acid is produced by hydrolysis.
Safety Information:
- 2-Aminobutyric acid has no obvious toxicity to human body at low concentration, and common chemical safety measures should be followed.
-Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during operation and avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.
-avoid contact with oxidants and acidic substances during use and storage to avoid dangerous reactions.
-If ingested or inhaled, seek medical attention and inform your doctor of the information.
Last Update：2024-04-09 02:00:48
