D-2-Aminobutyric acid

CAS: 2623-91-8

Ref. 3D-FA09855

Product Information

• Name: D-2-Aminobutyric acid
• Synonyms: D-Abu-OH
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: D-2-Aminobutyric acid is a chemical compound that can act as an antiplatelet agent. It is also a sodium salt that is used in kinetic and gravimetric analysis. D-2-Aminobutyric acid is metabolized by humans, with the 2-aminoisobutyric acid being the most prevalent metabolite. This chemical has been shown to be an inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase activity and can act as an antioxidant to protect cells from radiation damage. D-2-Aminobutyric acid also inhibits protein synthesis by binding to carbonyl groups on proteins, which prevents them from being oxidized or degraded.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 103.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₉NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H9NO2/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h3H,2,5H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/t3-/m1/s1
• InChI key: InChIKey=QWCKQJZIFLGMSD-GSVOUGTGSA-N
• SMILES: CC[C@@H](N)C(=O)O