L-2-Aminobutyric acid - ≥99% , CAS No.1492-24-6

CAS: 1492-24-6 Cat. No.: A109788 Molecular Weight: 103.12 Beilstein Registry Number: 1720935 EC Number: 216-083-3
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GRADE & PURITY ≥99%
Synonyms
h-2-abu-oh | L-2-aminobutyrate | MFCD00064415 | (2S)-2-aminobutanoate | MFCD00037788 | s6203 | (+)-alpha-Aminobutyric acid | 1,3-Dimethyl-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione-4-hydrazone | h-abu(2)-oh | AM20080375 | C02356 | J-300325 | (S)-amino butyric acid
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≥99% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 7 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

application:

L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid is used in the biosynthesis of nonribosomal peptides. It acts as a receptor antagonist. It is also used as a chiral reagent. Further, it is used in the determination of substrate of glutamyl cysteine acid synthase. In addition to this, it is also utilized as a drug intermediate.

Specifications

Synonyms
h-2-abu-oh | L-2-aminobutyrate | MFCD00064415 | (2S)-2-aminobutanoate | MFCD00037788 | s6203 | (+)-alpha-Aminobutyric acid | 1, 3-Dimethyl-2, 4, 6(1H, 3H, 5H)-pyrimidinetrione-4-hydrazone | h-abu(2)-oh | AM20080375 | C02356 | J-300325 | (S)-amino butyric acid
Specifications & Purity
≥99%
Storage
Room temperature
Shipped In
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Purity
≥99%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid488185836
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488185836
Canonical SmilesCCC(C(=O)O)N
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-aminobutanoic acid
InChIKeyQWCKQJZIFLGMSD-VKHMYHEASA-N
INCHI1S/C4H9NO2/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h3H,2,5H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/t3-/m0/s1
Isomeric SMILES CC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
WGK Germany 3
Molecular Weight 103.12
Beilstein 1720935
Reaxy-Rn 635889
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=635889&ln=

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
SubclassAmino acids, peptides, and analogues
Intermediate Tree Nodes Amino acids and derivatives - Alpha amino acids and derivatives - Alpha amino acids
Direct ParentL-alpha-amino acids
Alternative Parents Fatty acids and conjugates  Amino acids  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organopnictogen compounds  Organic oxides  Monoalkylamines  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents L-alpha-amino acid - Fatty acid - Amino acid - Carboxylic acid - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Amine - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Organopnictogen compound - Primary amine - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Primary aliphatic amine - Organic nitrogen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as l-alpha-amino acids. These are alpha amino acids which have the L-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom.
External Descriptors Amino fatty acids
3D Structure
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Associated Targets(Human)
SLC36A1 Tchem Proton-coupled amino acid transporter 1 (102 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
F2616097Certificate of AnalysisJun 27, 2026 A109788
I2215078Certificate of AnalysisJun 15, 2026 A109788
F2206099Certificate of AnalysisMar 18, 2026 A109788
F2206098Certificate of AnalysisMar 18, 2026 A109788
C2125099Certificate of AnalysisJan 08, 2025 A109788
D2511515Certificate of AnalysisJul 13, 2024 A109788
D2511516Certificate of AnalysisJul 13, 2024 A109788
B2026091Certificate of AnalysisDec 11, 2023 A109788
J1514055Certificate of AnalysisJun 06, 2023 A109788
F2206093Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2022 A109788
E2417074Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2022 A109788
F2206100Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2022 A109788
E2311073Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2022 A109788
G2415332Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2022 A109788
G2502172Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2022 A109788
B2310247Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2022 A109788
A2604033Certificate of AnalysisMar 24, 2022 A109788

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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in water and acetic acid. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ether.
Specific Rotation[α]+18.5 to +22.0 deg(C=5, HCl(2+1))
Melt Point(°C)300°C
Molecular Weight103.120 g/mol
XLogP3-2.500
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass103.063 Da
Monoisotopic Mass103.063 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area63.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count7
Formal Charge0
Complexity72.100
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Documents & Articles
Citations of This Product
References
1. Yiwei Zhu, Jian Kang, Die Gao, Bingtong Chen, Yi Nie, Hui Wang, Xiaowen Wu.  (2023)  Alcoholamine enhanced fractionation of cellulose from lignocellulosic biomass in ionic liquids.  PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS,  25  (45): (31444-31456).  [PMID:37962388] [10.1039/D3CP01757E]
2. Han Yan, Pengchao Xu, He Ma, Yanan Li, Runfeng Zhang, Hailin Cong, Bing Yu, Youqing Shen.  (2023)  Enzyme-triggered transcytosis of drug carrier system for deep penetration into hepatoma tumors.  BIOMATERIALS,      [PMID:37385137] [10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122213]
3. Wei Luo, Jiagui Hu, Jiapeng Lu, Huili Zhang, Xiaoping Wang, Yuantao Liu, Liqing Dong, Xiaobin Yu.  (2021)  One pot cascade synthesis of L-2-aminobutyric acid employing ω-transaminase from Paracoccus pantotrophus.  Molecular Catalysis,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.mcat.2021.111890]
4. Liuzhu Wang, Shiqing Diao, Yangyang Sun, Shuiqin Jiang, Yan Liu, Hualei Wang, Dongzhi Wei.  (2021)  Rational engineering of Acinetobacter tandoii glutamate dehydrogenase for asymmetric synthesis of L-homoalanine through biocatalytic cascades.  Catalysis Science & Technology,  11  (12): (4208-4215).  [PMID:] [10.1039/D1CY00376C]
5. Jiajie Chen, Rongshuai Zhu, Junping Zhou, Taowei Yang, Xian Zhang, Meijuan Xu, Zhiming Rao.  (2021)  Efficient single whole-cell biotransformation for L-2-aminobutyric acid production through engineering of leucine dehydrogenase combined with expression regulation.  BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY,      [PMID:33540211] [10.1016/j.biortech.2021.124665]
6. Wenchan Deng, Rongrong Huang, Yuanjiang Pan, Cuirong Sun.  (2024)  Dynamic profiling of intra- and extra-cellular L/D-amino acids metabolism in colorectal cell and intestinal epithelial cell.  JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS,      [PMID:39657277] [10.1016/j.jpba.2024.116622]
7. Chen Qi, Wenke Yang, Fuyan He, Jinshui Yao.  (2020)  The Thermal Properties and Degradability of Chiral Polyester-Imides Based on Several l/d-Amino Acids.  Polymers,  12  (9): (2053).  [PMID:32916788] [10.3390/polym12092053]
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