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2-Aminoisobutyric acid

98%, for peptide synthesis

Synonym(s):

α-Aminoisobutyric acid, 2-Methylalanine, Aib

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C(NH2)COOH
CAS Number:
62-57-7
Molecular Weight:
103.12
Beilstein:
506496
EC Number:
200-544-0
MDL number:
MFCD00008049
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
24888304
NACRES:
NA.22

product name

2-Aminoisobutyric acid, 98%

Assay

98%

form

solid

reaction suitability

reaction type: solution phase peptide synthesis

mp

≥300 °C

application(s)

peptide synthesis

SMILES string

CC(C)(N)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C4H9NO2/c1-4(2,5)3(6)7/h5H2,1-2H3,(H,6,7)

InChI key

FUOOLUPWFVMBKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Aminoisobutyric acid also known as α-aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid used in solution-phase peptide synthesis. It is a desirable building block for peptides because of its strong tendency to cause the peptide to form a helical shape.

Application

2-Aminoisobutyric acid can be used to synthesize self-assembled polypeptide nanoparticles. Incorporation of this compound into the peptide chain can prevent undesired reactions since it is di-α-substituted, and inert to C−H abstraction.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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