CAS 2517-04-6

(±)-2-Azetidinecarboxylic acid

Description:

(±)-2-Azetidinecarboxylic acid, also known as proline, is a cyclic amino acid characterized by its five-membered ring structure containing a nitrogen atom. This compound is notable for its role in protein synthesis and is classified as a non-essential amino acid, meaning that the body can synthesize it. The presence of the carboxylic acid functional group contributes to its acidic properties, while the nitrogen atom in the ring provides basic characteristics. This dual functionality allows proline to participate in various biochemical reactions. It is also known for its unique ability to induce bends in protein structures, influencing the overall conformation of proteins. The compound is typically found in a racemic mixture, consisting of both enantiomers, which can exhibit different biological activities. Proline is soluble in water and has applications in pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetic industries due to its stabilizing properties and role in collagen synthesis. Its structural characteristics and biological significance make it a subject of interest in both research and industrial applications.

Formula: C₄H₇NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C4H7NO2/c6-4(7)3-1-2-5-3/h3,5H,1-2H2,(H,6,7)

InChI key: InChIKey=IADUEWIQBXOCDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)(=O)C1CCN1

Synonyms:

• 2-Azetidinecarboxylic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-2-Azetidinecarboxylic acid
• DL-2-Azetidinecarboxylic acid

2-​Azetidinecarboxylic acid

CAS: 2517-04-6

Formula: C₄H₇NO₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 101.1039

Ref: IN-DA002QRC

Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid

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Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid

Formula: C₄H₇NO₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: white to off-white solid

Molecular weight: 101.10g/mol

Ref: 54-OR309022

Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid

CAS: 2517-04-6

Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 101.1g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP17900

D,L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid

CAS: 2517-04-6

Molecular weight: 101.10

Ref: 7W-GM7073

Azetidine-2-carboxylic Acid

CAS: 2517-04-6

Formula: C₄H₇NO₂

Purity: >98.0%(T)

Color and Shape: White to Light yellow powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 101.11

Ref: 3B-A3562

Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid

CAS: 2517-04-6

Non-proteinogenic amino acid, similar to proline, found in beets; misincorporated in proteins, toxic and teratogenic.

Formula: C₄H₇NO₂

Purity: 98.97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 101.1

Ref: TM-T8100

Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid

CAS: 2517-04-6

Formula: C₄H₇NO₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 101.105

Ref: 10-F047646

D,L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic Acid-d4

Controlled Product

CAS: 2517-04-6

Applications D,L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic Acid-d4 is the isotope labelled analog of D,L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic Acid (A812490); a four-membered ring analog of L-Proline and a useful intermediate in the synthesis of polypeptides.
References Barber, M., et al.: Int. J. Pept. Protein Res., 14(3), 247 (1979); Tsai., F.H., et al.: Biopolymers, 30(11-12), 1039 (1990)

Formula: C₄D₄H₃NO₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 105.129

Ref: TR-A812492

D,L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic Acid-d5

Controlled Product

CAS: 2517-04-6

Applications D,L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic Acid-d5 is a useful synthetic intermediate.

Formula: C₄D₅H₂NO₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 106.135

Ref: TR-A812493