CAS 910443-89-9

α-(Aminomethyl)-3-hydroxybenzenepropanoic acid

Description:

α-(Aminomethyl)-3-hydroxybenzenepropanoic acid, also known as a derivative of phenylalanine, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of an amino group, a hydroxyl group, and a propanoic acid moiety. This compound features a benzene ring substituted with a hydroxyl group at the meta position and an aminomethyl group, which contributes to its potential biological activity. The presence of both the amino and hydroxyl functional groups suggests that it may participate in hydrogen bonding, influencing its solubility and reactivity. The propanoic acid component indicates that it can act as a weak acid, capable of donating protons in solution. This compound may be of interest in pharmaceutical research due to its structural similarities to amino acids and potential roles in metabolic pathways. Its specific properties, such as melting point, solubility, and reactivity, would depend on the molecular interactions and the environment in which it is studied. Further investigation into its biological activity and applications could reveal its significance in medicinal chemistry.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₃NO₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C10H13NO3/c11-6-8(10(13)14)4-7-2-1-3-9(12)5-7/h1-3,5,8,12H,4,6,11H2,(H,13,14)

InChI key: InChIKey=LKVSOMKAMASQOE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• (±)-3-Amino-2-(3-hydroxybenzyl)propionic acid
• α-(Aminomethyl)-3-hydroxybenzenepropanoic acid
• 2-Aminomethyl-3-(3-hydroxy-phenyl)-propionic acid
• Benzenepropanoic acid, α-(aminomethyl)-3-hydroxy-
• 3-Amino-2-(3-hydroxybenzyl)propionic acid