3-Amino-pentanoic acid

CAS: 18664-78-3

Ref. 3D-FA149636

Product Information

• Name: 3-Amino-pentanoic acid
• Synonyms: 3-Aminovaleric Acid

Description

3-Amino-pentanoic acid is a natural product that is synthesized by the biosynthesis of the amino acid valine. 3-Amino-pentanoic acid is an intermediate in the synthesis of cyclic lipopeptides, which are important for biological activity. The biological properties of this compound are not yet fully known, but it has been shown to bind to receptors and inhibit their function. Chronic treatment with 3-amino-pentanoic acid has been demonstrated to be effective against infectious diseases caused by mutant strains of bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. This drug has also been shown to have an effect on bacterial DNA gyrase and protein synthesis. It is possible that 3-amino-pentanoic acid may be used as a pharmaceutical drug for the treatment of infectious diseases in humans.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 117.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₁₁NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H11NO2/c1-2-4(6)3-5(7)8/h4H,2-3,6H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
• InChI key: InChIKey=QFRURJKLPJVRQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(N)CC(=O)O