CAS 2358-03-4

5-methyl 4-fluoroglutamate

Description:

5-Methyl 4-fluoroglutamate is an amino acid derivative characterized by the presence of a methyl group at the fifth carbon and a fluorine atom at the fourth carbon of the glutamate backbone. This compound is a structural analog of glutamate, an important neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. The introduction of the fluorine atom can influence the compound's biological activity and receptor interactions, potentially affecting its role in neurotransmission and metabolic pathways. 5-Methyl 4-fluoroglutamate may exhibit unique properties such as altered solubility, stability, and reactivity compared to its parent compound, glutamate. Its potential applications could span from research in neuropharmacology to the development of novel therapeutic agents. As with many fluorinated compounds, it may also possess distinct pharmacokinetic properties, which could be advantageous in drug design. However, detailed studies are necessary to fully understand its biological effects and potential uses in various fields, including medicinal chemistry and biochemistry.

Formula: C₆H₁₀FNO₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10FNO4/c1-12-6(11)3(7)2-4(8)5(9)10/h3-4H,2,8H2,1H3,(H,9,10)

InChI key: InChIKey=GVLURWYVNWFDFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CC(C(O)=O)N)(C(OC)=O)F

Synonyms:

• 2-Amino-4-Fluoro-5-Methoxy-5-Oxopentanoic Acid (Non-Preferred Name)
• 2-Amino-4-fluoro-5-methoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid
• 5-Methyl hydrogen 4-fluoroglutamate
• Glutamic acid, 4-fluoro-, 5-methyl ester
• 5-Methyl 4-fluoroglutamate

5-Methyl 4-fluoroglutamate

CAS: 2358-03-4

5-Methyl 4-fluoroglutamate is a reaction component that is used as a reagent in organic synthesis. It is a high quality and versatile building block for the production of fine chemicals. 5-Methyl 4-fluoroglutamate is also used as an intermediate to synthesize complex compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and other useful substances.

Formula: C₆H₁₀FNO₄

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 179.15 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FM65576