Methyl DL-pyroglutamate

CAS: 54571-66-3

Ref. 3D-FM33034

Product Information

• Name: Methyl DL-pyroglutamate
• Synonyms: (±)-Methyl 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate, 5-Oxo-DL-proline methyl ester, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Proline, 5-oxo-, methyl ester, Methyl 5-Oxoprolinate, Methyl 5-oxopyrrolidin-2-carboxylate, Methyl 5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylate, Methyl <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-pyroglutamate, Proline, 5-oxo-, methyl ester
• CAS: 54571-66-3

Description

Methyl DL-pyroglutamate is an antioxidant that inhibits lipid peroxidation and scavenges free radicals. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of termites, Odontotermes sp., and to have a radical scavenging activity in leaves. Methyl DL-pyroglutamate has also been found to reduce oxidative damage in mice by inhibiting lipid peroxidation. Methyl DL-pyroglutamate has shown a potential for use as a treatment for metabolic disorders such as smoking-induced emphysema and chronic bronchitis. This compound also has antioxidant properties that may be due to its ability to form metal carbene intermediates with transition metals, such as nickel, copper, iron, and manganese.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 143.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₉NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H9NO3/c1-10-6(9)4-2-3-5(8)7-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
• InChI key: InChIKey=HQGPKMSGXAUKHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1CCC(=O)N1