CAS 7150-74-5

4-Methyleneglutamic acid

Description:

4-Methyleneglutamic acid, with the CAS number 7150-74-5, is an amino acid derivative characterized by its unique structure, which includes a methylene group (-CH2-) between the α-carboxylic acid and the α-amino group of glutamic acid. This compound is a non-proteinogenic amino acid, meaning it is not incorporated into proteins during translation. It exhibits properties typical of amino acids, such as the ability to form zwitterions at physiological pH, where it possesses both a positive and a negative charge. 4-Methyleneglutamic acid is of interest in various fields, including biochemistry and medicinal chemistry, due to its potential roles in metabolic pathways and its influence on neurotransmitter activity. Its structural modifications can affect its biological activity, making it a subject of research in drug development and neuropharmacology. Additionally, it may exhibit unique solubility and reactivity characteristics compared to standard amino acids, which can be leveraged in synthetic applications.

Formula: C₆H₉NO₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H9NO4/c1-3(5(8)9)2-4(7)6(10)11/h4H,1-2,7H2,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)

InChI key: InChIKey=RCCMXKJGURLWPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• 2-Amino-4-methylidenepentanedioic acid
• 4-Methyleneglutamic acid
• 4-Methylideneglutamic Acid
• 4-methylidene-L-glutamic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-4-Methyleneglutamic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Glutamic acid, 4-methylene-
• Glutamic acid, 4-methylene-
• Glutamic acid, 4-methylene-, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-
• H-.gamma.-Methylene-DL-Glu-OH
• NSC 72472
• γ-Methylene-<span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-glutamic acid
• DL-Glutamic acid, 4-methylene-
• DL-4-Methyleneglutamic acid