3-(Methylamino)-L-alanine hydrochloride - ≥97% , CAS No.16012-55-8

CAS: 16012-55-8 Cat. No.: S132658 Molecular Weight: 154.6 EC Number: 815-715-0
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GRADE & PURITY ≥97%
Synonyms
(2S)-2-amino-3-(methylamino)propanoic acid;hydrochloride | (S)-2-AMINO-3-(METHYLAMINO)PROPANOIC ACID HCL | L-Alanine, 3-(methylamino)-, hydrochloride (1:1) | BMAA (hydrochloride) | 3-(Methylamino)-L-alanine hydrochloride | L-BMAA HYDROCHLORIDE | BCP26260
Storage
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≥97% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Cited in 0 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
(2S)-2-amino-3-(methylamino)propanoic acid;hydrochloride | (S)-2-AMINO-3-(METHYLAMINO)PROPANOIC ACID HCL | L-Alanine, 3-(methylamino)-, hydrochloride (1:1) | BMAA (hydrochloride) | 3-(Methylamino)-L-alanine hydrochloride | L-BMAA HYDROCHLORIDE | BCP26260
Specifications & Purity
≥97%
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms
Neurotoxic glutamate agonist originally isolated from Cycas circinalis. Implicated in the pathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-Parkinsonism-dementia complex of Guam (Guam ALS-PD).
Storage
Store at -20°C
Shipped In
Ice chest + Ice pads
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Action Type
INHIBITOR
Purity
≥97%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesCNCC(C(=O)O)N.Cl
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-amino-3-(methylamino)propanoic acid;hydrochloride
InChIKeyVDXYGASOGLSIDM-DFWYDOINSA-N
INCHI1S/C4H10N2O2.ClH/c1-6-2-3(5)4(7)8;/h3,6H,2,5H2,1H3,(H,7,8);1H/t3-;/m0./s1
Isomeric SMILES CNC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N.Cl
Molecular Weight 154.6
Reaxy-Rn 5597954
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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 Amino acids  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Dialkylamines  Carboxylic acids  Organic oxides  Monoalkylamines  Hydrochlorides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents L-alpha-amino acid - Amino acid - Carboxylic acid - Secondary aliphatic amine - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Secondary amine - Amine - Hydrochloride - Hydrocarbon derivative - Primary amine - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Organic oxide - Primary aliphatic amine - Organic oxygen compound - 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 Not available
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
F1819106Certificate of AnalysisAug 15, 2025 S132658
F1819105Certificate of AnalysisAug 15, 2025 S132658
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySolvent:water, Max Conc. mg/mL: 9.28, Max Conc. mM: 60
Molecular Weight154.590 g/mol
XLogP3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count3
Exact Mass154.051 Da
Monoisotopic Mass154.051 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area75.400 Ų
Heavy Atom Count9
Formal Charge0
Complexity84.100
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 Count2
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