2-Amino-2-methylpropane hydrochloride

CAS: 10017-37-5

Ref. 3D-KAA01737

Product Information

• Name: 2-Amino-2-methylpropane hydrochloride
• Synonyms: 1,1-Dimethylethylamine hydrochloride, 2-Methyl-2-aminopropane hydrochloride, 2-Methylpropan-2-Amine, 2-Methylpropan-2-Amine Hydrochloride (1:1), 2-Methylpropan-2-amine hydrochloride, 2-Propanamine, 2-methyl-, hydrochloride, 2-Propanamine, 2-methyl-, hydrochloride (1:1), Nsc 227859, t-Butylamine hydrochloride, tert-Butylammonium chloride
• CAS: 10017-37-5

Description

2-Amino-2-methylpropane hydrochloride (AMP) is a chemical compound that is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. It belongs to the class of amines and has been shown to inhibit the activity of enzymes involved in the synthesis of proteins, such as protein kinase A. The chemical structure of AMP consists of a hydrogen bond between its two hydroxyl groups and an intramolecular hydrogen bond. This structural feature may explain why it is an effective inhibitor against many different enzymes.

AMP inhibits the enzyme phosphodiesterase 2A (PDE2A), which is responsible for degrading cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). This inhibition leads to an increase in cGMP levels and therefore relaxation of smooth muscle cells and vasodilation, which can be beneficial for conditions such as hypertension.

AMP also inhibits other enzymes that are involved in protein synthesis, including tyrosine kinases, serine/

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 109.6 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₁₂ClN
• Purity: Min. 95%