CAS 2196-57-8

α-Amino-3-carboxybenzeneacetic acid

Description:

α-Amino-3-carboxybenzeneacetic acid, also known as 3-(Amino)phenylalanine or by its CAS number 2196-57-8, is an amino acid derivative characterized by the presence of both an amino group and a carboxylic acid group attached to a benzene ring. This compound features a phenyl group that is substituted with an amino group at the meta position relative to the carboxylic acid group, which contributes to its unique properties. It is typically a white to off-white crystalline solid that is soluble in water due to the polar nature of its functional groups. The presence of both amino and carboxylic acid functionalities allows it to participate in various biochemical reactions, making it relevant in the fields of biochemistry and pharmaceuticals. Its structural characteristics enable it to act as a building block for peptides and proteins, and it may also exhibit biological activity, although specific applications can vary. As with many amino acids, it can exist in different ionic forms depending on the pH of the solution.

Formula: C₉H₉NO₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9NO4/c10-7(9(13)14)5-2-1-3-6(4-5)8(11)12/h1-4,7H,10H2,(H,11,12)(H,13,14)

InChI key: InChIKey=REEQCKHBOMHDKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(O)=O)(N)C1=CC(C(O)=O)=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• 3′-Carboxyphenylglycine
• m-Toluic acid, α-amino-α-carboxy-
• DL-2-(3-Carboxyphenyl)glycine
• α-Amino-3-carboxybenzeneacetic acid
• Benzeneacetic acid, α-amino-3-carboxy-