Alanine anhydride

CAS: 5625-46-7

Ref. 3D-FA34446

Product Information

• Name: Alanine anhydride
• Synonyms: 3,6-Dimethyl-2,5-piperazinedione, 2,5-Piperazinedione, 3,6-dimethyl-, 3,6-Dimethyl-2,5-diketopiperazine, Alanine diketopiperazine, Cyclo-DL-alanyl-DL-alanine

Description

Alanine anhydride is a purine derivative that can be used as a diagnostic agent. It contains a carbonyl group and a chloride, which are both low energy groups. Alanine anhydride is also a hydrogen bond acceptor, which allows it to bind to the amide backbone of proteins. The nitrogen atoms in this compound are diagnostic agents that can be used to identify the presence of cancer cells in urine samples. This chemical has been shown to have potential microbial infection-fighting effects.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 142.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₀N₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10N2O2/c1-3-5(9)8-4(2)6(10)7-3/h3-4H,1-2H3,(H,7,10)(H,8,9)
• InChI key: InChIKey=WWISPHBAYBECQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1NC(=O)C(C)NC1=O