Aminoacids and derivatives

Applications Lacosamide impurity I: (R)-N-benzyl-2-(3-benzylureido)-3-methoxypropanamide is an impurity of lacosamide (L098500), a medication used for the adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures and diabetic neuropathic pain. Lacosamide is a potent anticonvulsant.
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Applications 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride (cas# CAS:5451-09-2) is a useful research chemical.

Applications A labelled, essential amino acid.
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Applications L-Serine is used in the synthesis of purines and pyrimidines as antibacterial/antifungal agents, as well as acting as a proteinogenic compound.
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