CAS 57224-50-7

(2S)-2-Amino-4,4-dimethylpentanoic acid

Description:

(2S)-2-Amino-4,4-dimethylpentanoic acid, commonly known as a derivative of amino acids, is characterized by its chiral center at the second carbon, which contributes to its specific stereochemistry. This compound features an amino group (-NH2) and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH), typical of amino acids, making it a zwitterionic species at physiological pH. The presence of two methyl groups on the fourth carbon enhances its hydrophobic characteristics, influencing its solubility and interaction with biological systems. This compound is often studied for its potential applications in pharmaceuticals and biochemistry, particularly in the context of protein synthesis and metabolic pathways. Its molecular structure allows it to participate in various biochemical reactions, and its chirality can affect its biological activity and interactions with enzymes and receptors. As with many amino acid derivatives, it may exhibit unique properties in terms of stability, reactivity, and interaction with other biomolecules, making it a subject of interest in both synthetic and medicinal chemistry.

Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H15NO2/c1-7(2,3)4-5(8)6(9)10/h5H,4,8H2,1-3H3,(H,9,10)/t5-/m0/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=LPBSHGLDBQBSPI-YFKPBYRVSA-N

SMILES: [C@H](CC(C)(C)C)(C(O)=O)N

Synonyms:

• (2S)-2-Amino-4,4-dimethylpentanoic acid
• 3-tert-Butyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-alanine
• 4-Methyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-leucine
• 4-methyl-L-leucine
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-2-Amino-4,4-dimethylpentanoic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Leucine, 4-methyl-
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-γ-Methylleucine
• H-.beta.-tBu-Ala-OH
• Pentanoic acid, 2-amino-4,4-dimethyl-, (2S)-
• γ-Methyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-leucine
• L-γ-Methylleucine

H-β-tBu-Ala-OH

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Also called L-neopentylglycine.

Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₂

Purity: > 99%

Color and Shape: White

Molecular weight: 145.2

Ref: 01-4005692

(2S)-2-amino-4,4-dimethylpentanoic acid

CAS: 57224-50-7

Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 145.1995

Ref: IN-DA003CKV

L-α-Neopentylglycine

CAS: 57224-50-7

Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₂

Purity: ≥ 98%

Color and Shape: White powder

Molecular weight: 145.20

Ref: 7W-GM3366

L-α-Neopentylglycine

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L-α-Neopentylglycine

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 145.20g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1013704

γ-Methylleucine

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γ-Methylleucine

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 145.2g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP17330

3-tert-Butyl-L-alanine

CAS: 57224-50-7

Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 145.202

Ref: 10-F048890

4-Methyl-L-leucine-d3

Controlled Product

CAS: 57224-50-7

Formula: C₇D₃H₁₂NO₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 148.218

Ref: TR-M313412

γ-methyl-L-leucine

Controlled Product

CAS: 57224-50-7

Applications Gamma-methyl-L-leucine

Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 145.2

Ref: TR-G195005

γ-Methylleucine

CAS: 57224-50-7

Gamma-Methylleucine (2-Amino-3-tert-butylpropionic acid) is an auxiliary for copper-catalyzed asymmetric Michael reactions.

Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₂

Purity: ≥98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 145.2

Ref: TM-T31907