CAS 75043-31-1

2-[(4-Aminophenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid

Description:

2-[(4-Aminophenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid, also known as a derivative of butanedioic acid, features a butanedioic acid backbone with a 4-aminobenzyl group attached. This compound typically exhibits characteristics common to amino acids and carboxylic acids, including the presence of both amine and carboxyl functional groups, which contribute to its potential as a zwitterionic species in solution. The presence of the 4-aminophenyl group suggests that it may have aromatic properties, influencing its solubility and reactivity. This compound may participate in various chemical reactions, such as esterification or amidation, due to its functional groups. Additionally, it may exhibit biological activity, making it of interest in pharmaceutical research. Its molecular structure allows for potential interactions with biological systems, which could be explored for therapeutic applications. Overall, the characteristics of this compound make it a subject of interest in both organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry fields.

Formula: C₁₁H₁₃NO₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C11H13NO4/c12-9-3-1-7(2-4-9)5-8(11(15)16)6-10(13)14/h1-4,8H,5-6,12H2,(H,13,14)(H,15,16)

InChI key: InChIKey=HWEYHPQQWPDLAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• (4-Aminobenzyl)succinic acid
• 2-(4-Aminobenzyl)succinic acid
• 2-[(4-Aminophenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid
• Butanedioic acid, [(4-aminophenyl)methyl]-
• Butanedioicacid, [(4-aminophenyl)methyl]- (9CI)
• Butanedioic acid, 2-[(4-aminophenyl)methyl]-

4-Amino-D,L-benzylsuccinic Acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 75043-31-1

Applications 4-Amino-D,L-benzylsuccinic acid is a potent competitive inhibitor of carboxypeptidase. Due to its chemical stability, resistance to proteolytic degradation and ideal binding characteristics, it is a useful ligand for affinity chromatography separation and isolation of the proteolytic enzymes carboxypeptidases A and B.
References Byers, L.D., and Wolfenden, R.: J. Biol. Chem., 247, 606 (1972); Bazzone, T.J., et al.: Biochemistry, 18, 20, 43662 (1979); Narahashi, Y., et al.: Agric. Biol. Chem., 44 (7), 1661 (1980)

Formula: C₁₁H₁₃NO₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 223.23

Ref: TR-A601500