Formyl-L-alanine

CAS: 10512-86-4

Ref. 3D-FF48158

Product Information

• Name: Formyl-L-alanine
• Synonyms: For-L-Ala-OH

Description

Formyl-L-alanine is an amide that is formed by the condensation of formaldehyde with an amino acid. It has a cycloaliphatic structure, and its formyl group makes it reactive with metal ions. Formyl-L-alanine reacts with hydrogen chloride to produce formic acid and ammonium chloride. Formyl-L-alanine is used in the synthesis of polymers for use as coatings on contact lenses, films for packaging, and water vapor barriers. Formyl-L-alanine is also used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, such as antihistamines and antibiotics. This molecule can be used to treat metabolic disorders such as kidney disease due to its ability to bind to proteins and prevent them from being broken down.
Formyl-L-alanine can be synthesized by heating formamide at high temperatures or using a strong acid catalyst.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 117.1 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₇NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H7NO3/c1-3(4(7)8)5-2-6/h2-3H,1H3,(H,5,6)(H,7,8)/t3-/m0/s1
• InChI key: InChIKey=SRBATDDRZARFDZ-VKHMYHEASA-N
• SMILES: C[C@H](NC=O)C(=O)O