2-Amino-3-(o-tolyl)propanoic acid
CAS: 22888-51-3
Ref. 3D-XAA88851
1g | Discontinued | ||
5g | Discontinued | ||
10g | Discontinued | ||
25g | Discontinued | ||
100mg | Discontinued | ||
500mg | Discontinued |
Product Information
- Phenylalanine, 2-Methyl-
- 2-Methyl-DL-phenylalanine
- 2-Methylphenylalanine
2-Amino-3-(o-tolyl)propanoic acid is a naturally occurring compound. It is an amino acid that has been found to have antibiotic activity against Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant enterococci. The compound's mechanism of action is not yet fully understood but it has been found to inhibit the synthesis of cell wall precursors. 2-Amino-3-(o-tolyl)propanoic acid can be used as a reagent to separate enantiomers and is also used in the production of teicoplanin. This drug also has potential applications in the treatment of cancer and diabetes.