Aminoacids and derivatives

<p>Applications Labelled Lacosamide (L098500). Lacosamide is a medication used for the adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures and diabetic neuropathic pain. Lacosamide is a potent anticonvulsant.<br>References Lees, G., et al.: Brain Res., 612, 190 (1993), Kuo, C., et al.: Mol. Pharmacol., 51, 1077 (1997), Barton, M., et al.: Epilepsy Res., 47, 217 (2001), Beyreuther, B., et al.: Eur. J. Pharmacol., 539, 64 (2006), Beyreuther, B., et al.: CNS Drug Rev., 13, 21 (2007)<br></p>

<p>Impurity L-5-Hydroxytryptophan(Tryptophan EP Impurity D)<br>Applications 5-Hydroxy-L-Tryptophan (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan(Tryptophan EP Impurity D)) is a hydroxylated metabolite of L-Tryptophan (T947210).<br> Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package<br>References Gartside, S., et al.: Eur. J. Pharmacol., 179, 103 (1990); Gijsman, H., et al.: J. Clin. Psychopharmacol., 22, 183 (2002),; Schruers, K., et al.: Psychiatry Res., 113, 237 (2002);<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled analogue of an essential amino acid found in naturally produced peptides. Unlike its stereoisomer, L-tryptophan, it is not used in structural or enzyme proteins.<br>References Karunakaran, S.et al.: Bochem. J., 414, 343 (2008); Pallaghy, P.K. et al.: Biochem., 38, 11553 (1999);<br></p>

<p>Applications Essential amino acid.<br>References Goze, C., et al.: Eur. J. Pharmacol., 643, 153 (2010), Bhandare, P., et al.: J. Chem. Pharm. Res., 2, 372 (2010),<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Oleoyl-L-carnitine is a long-chain fatty ester of carnitine which is accumulated and released into the circulation, in fatty-acid oxidation defects. Pattern of Oleoyl-L-carnitine can be diagnostic for a number of ß-oxidation defects.<br>References Adams, S., et al.: J. Nutrition, 139, 1073 (2009); Ventura, F., et al.: Clinica Chimica Acta, 281, 1 (1999); Pourfarzam, M., et al.: Clinical Chem,, 40, 2267 (1994); Schaefer, J., et al.: Pediatric Res., 37, 354 (1995)<br></p>

<p>Applications Methyl 6-aminohexanoate is used as a reagent to synthesize straight chain hydroxamates, compounds that act as inhibitors of Human Histone Deacetylase (HDAC) that have the potential to treat cancer. Methyl 6-aminohexanoate is also sometimes used as a spacer unit for peptide synthesis.<br>References Matthews, S., et al.: J. Chem. Soc. Chem. Commun., 17, 1809 (1995); Remiszewski, S., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 45, 753 (2002)<br></p>

<p>Applications Glutamine analog.<br>References Hellberg, S., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 30, 1126 (1987), Blondelle, S., et al.: Antimicrob. Agents Chemother., 38, 2280 (1994), Jiracek, J., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 270, 21701(1995),<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled sym-Homospermidine (H625000). sym-Homospermidine is an analogue of Spermidine. sym-Homospermidine is used as antineoplastic.<br>References Pegg, A., et al.: Cancer Res., 48, 759 (1988), Bergeron, R., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 37, 3464 (1994), Bergeron, R., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 23, 1117 (1995),<br></p>

<p>Applications L-Glutamic-2,4,4-d3 Acid (CAS# 203805-84-9) can be used for rapid and sensitive quantitation of amino acids in malaria biological samples using LC-EI/MS. It can also be used to determine thyroxine levels in blood samples using mass spectrometry.<br>References Armenta, J.et.al., Anal.Chem., 82,548-5548,(2010); Chace, D., et.al., U.S. Pat. Appl Publ., 10,(2008);<br></p>

<p>Applications ε-​Caprolactam is a synthetic precursor of Nylon-6 and other synthetic polymers. This compound also inhibits the growth of several Bacillus and Rhizobium species, but Arthrobacter species grow normally in the presence of this compound.<br>References Bomfim, Marcus V.J., et al.: Braz. J. Pharm. Sci., 45(1), 21-35 (2009); Kalinova, Jana P., et al.: Food Chem., 157, 380-384 (2014)<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled DL-Serine is used in the synthesis of novel tryptoline derivatives as IDO (indoleamine 2,3-Deoxygenase) inhibitors, for potential use in Alzheimer’s treatment.<br>References Tanaka, M. et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem., 21, 1159 (2013);<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled Dihydrochloride salt of N1-Acetylspermidine which is an analog of Spermidine (S680400), an antineoplastic.<br>References Bergeron, R. et al.: J. Med. Chem, 40, 1475 (1997);<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Essential amino acid.<br>References Liu, F., et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem., 18, 4167 (2010), Kumar, R., et al.: Eur. J. Med. Chem., 45, 2265 (2010), Cai, W., et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem., 18, 1899 (2010),<br></p>

<p>Stability Moisture Sensitive<br>Applications An inhibitor of alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes. An analog of Homoarginine (H585000).<br>References Muth, W., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 249, 7463 (1974), Hanukoglu, I., et al.: Eur. J. Biochem., 180, 479 (1989), Khaw, L., et al.: J. Bacteriol. 180, 809 (1998), Gallagher, D., et al.: J. Mol. Biol., 342, 119 (2004),<br></p>

<p>Applications D-Cysteine is a strong inhibitor of Escherichia coli growth and also functions to provide inorganic sulfates for the sulfation of xenobiotics. D-Cysteine is a non-physiological isomer of L-Cysteine (C995000), and is not involved in protein or glutathione synthesis.<br>References Glazenburg, E., et al.: Biochem. Pharm., 33, 625 (1984); Klassen, C. &amp; Boles, J.: FASEB J., 11, 404 (1997); Soutourina, J., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 276, 40864 (2001);<br></p>

<p>Applications N-Methyl Lacosamide is the methly analogue of Lacosamide (L098500), a medication used for the adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures and diabetic neuropathic pain. Lacosamide is a potent anticonvulsant.<br>References Lees, G., et al.: Brain Res., 612, 190 (1993), Kuo, C., et al.: Mol. Pharmacol., 51, 1077 (1997); Barton, M., et al.: Epilepsy Res., 47, 217 (2001); Beyreuther, B., et al.: Eur. J. Pharmacol., 539, 64 (2006); Beyreuther, B., et al.: CNS Drug Rev., 13, 21 (2007)<br></p>

<p>Applications N-Methyl-N-nitroso-1-octadecylamine was found to present in various hair-care products when investigated through thermal energy analyzer.<br>References Morrison, J.B., et al.: Food. Chem. Toxicol., 21, 69 (1983); Rainey, W.T., et al.: Biomed. Mass. Spec., 5, 395 (1978);<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications 3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde (cas# 139-85-5) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.<br></p>

<p>Applications 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride (cas# CAS:5451-09-2) is a useful research chemical.<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled analogue of Glycine, a non-essential amino acid for human development. Glycine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in spinal cord, allosteric regulator of NMDA receptors.<br>References Scott, D. et al.: J. Neurosci., 21, 3063 (2001); Laube, B. et al.: Neuropharmacology, 47, 994 (2004); Papadakis, M. et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 279, 14703 (2004); Chen, P. et al.: Mol. Pharmacol., 67, 1470 (2005); Wolosker, H. et al.: Mol. Neurobiol., 36, 152 (2007);<br></p>

<p>Applications Isotope labelled Glycine is a non-essential amino acid for human development. Glycine is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in spinal cord, allosteric regulator of NMDA receptors.<br>References Scott, D., et al.: J. Neurosci., 21, 3063 (2001), Laube, B., et al.: Neuropharmacology, 47, 994 (2004), Papadakis, M., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 279, 14703 (2004), Chen, P., et al.: Mol. Pharmacol., 67, 1470 (2005), Wolosker, H., et al.: Mol. Neurobiol., 36, 152 (2007),<br></p>

<p>Applications N-Methyl-p-tyramineúHCl (cas# 370-98-9) is a useful research chemical.<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Essential cofactor of fatty acid metabolism; required for the transport of fatty acids through the inner mitochondrial membrane. Synthetized primarily in the liver and kidney; highest concentrations found in heart and skeletal muscle. Dietary sources include red meat, dairy products, beans, avocado.<br>References Mitchell, M.E., et al.: Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 31, 293 (1978), Lango, R., et al.: Cardiovasc. Res., 51, 21 (2001), Vaz, F.M., et al.: Biochem. J., et al.: 361, 417 (2002), Karlic, H., et al.: Nutrition, 20, 709 (2004),<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled ε-Aminocaproic Acid. Used in the preparatiom of esters of 6-aminohexanoic acid as antibacterial agents. EACA is reported to inhibit chymotrypsin, Factor VIIa, lysine carbo xy peptidase, plasmin, and plasminogen activator.<br>References Dolezal, P., et al.: Pharm. Res., 10, 1015 (1993), Vavrova, K., et al.: Curr. Med. Chem., 12, 2273 (2005), Holas, T., et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem., 14, 7671 (2006),<br></p>

<p>Stability Decomposes under acidic condition, Hygroscopic<br>Applications 1,1’-Ethylidenebis[L-tryptophan] is a L-tryptophan (T947210) contaminant found in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with functional somatic syndromes.<br>References Barth, H., et al.: Clin. Experiment. Inmmunol., 126, 187 (2001); Simat, T.J., et al.: Adv. Experi. Med. Biol., 467, 469 (1999);<br></p>

<p>Applications Cadaverine is a polyamine produced by the decarboxylation of L-lysine, and is also produced by Escherichia coli (E.coli) cells when grown in acidic pH. Cadaverine is known to inhibit porin-mediated outer membrane permeability in E.coli.<br> Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package<br>References Mimitsuka, T., et al.: Biosci., Biotech., Bioch., 71, 2130 (2007); Sanartzidou, H., et al.: J. Bacteriol., 185, 13 (2003)<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications sym-Homospermidine is an analogue of Spermidine. sym-Homospermidine is used as antineoplastic.<br>References Pegg, A., et al.: Cancer Res., 48, 759 (1988), Bergeron, R., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 37, 3464 (1994), Bergeron, R., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 23, 1117 (1995),<br></p>

<p>Applications Dioxindolyl-L-alanine is used in the synthesis of peptides containing 5-Hydroxytryptophan, Oxindolylalanine, N-Formylkynurenine and Kynurenine.<br>References Berlett, B., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 272, 20313 (1997), Chang, T., et al.: J. Biomed. Sci., 7, 357 (2000); Frolov, A., et al.: J. Pept. Sci., 13, 862 (2007);<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications L-Glutamic Acid, Magnesium Salt Hydrobromide is an metabolite of L-Glutamic acid, a non-essential amino acid. Its salt form (glutamate) is an important neurotransmitter that plays a key role in long-term potentiation and is important for learning and memory. It is also a key molecule in cellular metabolism. L-Glutamic Acid, Magnesium Salt Hydrobromide has also been investigated for sedative properties as a tranquilizer.<br>References McEntee, W., et al.: Psychopharmacology, 111, 391 (1993), Manev, H., et al.: Mol. Pharmacol., 36, 106 (1989), Hamanaka, T., et al.: Toho. Igakkai. Zasshi., 20, 663 (1973);<br></p>

<p>Applications L-Glutamine-2,3,3,4,4-d5 is the isotope labelled analog of L-Glutamine (G597000); an essential amino acid that is a crucial component of culture media that serves as a major energy source for cells in culture. L-Glutamine is very stable as a dry powder and as a frozen solution. In liquid media or stock solutions, however, L-glutamine degrades relatively rapidly. Optimal cell performance usually requires supplementation of the media with L-glutamine prior to use.<br>References Rivett, A., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 260, 300 (1985); Watford, M., et al.: Metabolism, 49, 141 (2000); Wilmore, D., et al.: J. Nutr., 131, 2543S (2001)<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Antifibrinolytic agent; blocks lysine binding sites of plasminogen. Hemostatic.<br>References Andersson, et al.: Scand. J. Haematol. 2, 230 (1965), Melander, B., et al.: Acta Pharmacol. Toxicol., 22, 340 (1965), Bonnar, J., et al.: Br. Med. J., 313, 579 (1996), Dunn, C.J., et al.: Drugs, 57, 1005 (1999),<br></p>

<p>Applications N-Octanoylglycine is a derivative of Glycine (G615990) and is an amphiphilic lipoamino acid commonly used in cosmetics for its antibacterial properties. N-Octanoylglycine is the active ingredient in products designed to treat seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp and acne prone skin.<br>References Georgalas, A.: Cosmet. Toiletries, 127, 96 (2012); Nakamura, S.: Frag. J., 39, 36 (2011);<br></p>

<p>Impurity Tranexamic EP Impurity D<br>Applications 4-(Aminomethyl)benzoic Acid (Tranexamic EP Impurity D) is a type 2 antifibrinolytic agent.<br>References Markwardt, F., et al.: Prog. Fibrinolysis. 5, 178 (1981); Markswardt, F.. et al.: Thrombosis. Res., 9, 143 (1976);<br></p>

<p>Applications Lauroylamide Propylbetaine is used cosmetic and hair compositions of enhanced viscosity and clarity.<br>References Anon., et al.: Bull. Chem. Soc. Japan, 41, 1175 (1968),<br></p>

<p>Applications Cyclopropyl-d5-amine is labelled Cyclopopylamine (C989140) which can inactivate major human drug-metabolizing cytochromes P450 enzymes.<br> Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package<br>References Shaffer C., et al.: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 123, 8502 (2001); Polasek, T., et al.: Brit. J. Clin. Pharmaco., 61, 570 (2006)<br></p>

<p>Applications An essential amino acid found in naturally produced peptides. Unlike its stereoisomer, L-tryptophan, it is not used in structural or enzyme proteins.<br>References Karunakaran, S.et al.: Bochem. J., 414, 343 (2008); Pallaghy, P.K. et al.: Biochem., 38, 11553 (1999);<br></p>