2-Amino-5-methylhexanoic acid

CAS: 3558-32-5

Ref. 3D-DAA55832

Product Information

• Name: 2-Amino-5-methylhexanoic acid
• Synonyms: (?à)-2-Amino-5-methylhexanoic acid, (R/S)-2-Amino-5-Methylhexanoic Acid, (±)-2-Amino-5-methylhexanoic acid, 5-Methyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-norleucine, 5-Methyl-DL-norleucine, 5-Methylnorleucine, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-2-Amino-5-methylhexanoic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Norleucine, 5-methyl-, DL-2-Amino-5-methylhexanoic acid, DL-Norleucine,5-methyl-, Homoleucine, NSC 20145, Norleucine, 5-methyl-, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-, Norleucine, 5-methyl-, DL- (8CI), Nsc20145, Norleucine, 5-methyl-, DL-, Norleucine, 5-methyl-

Description

2-Amino-5-methylhexanoic acid is a cytotoxic agent that belongs to the group of cyclic peptides. It has been shown to be an effective antibiotic against various bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 2-Amino-5-methylhexanoic acid also has anticancer activity in vitro and in vivo. This drug can be used in cancer treatments as a chemotherapeutic or for the prevention of metastasis. The mechanism of action is not known, but it may interfere with the transport of amino acids into cells or inhibit the growth of tumor cells by altering their metabolism.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 145.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%