2-Aminoisobutyric acid, 99%

Description

CAS: 62-57-7 | C4H9NO2 | 103.121 g/mol

2-Aminoisobutyric acid is a non- protein amino acid present in some antibiotics. It acts as a strong helix inducer in peptides. It is non-metabolisable used in bioassays.

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Applications
2-Aminoisobutyric acid is a non- protein amino acid present in some antibiotics. It acts as a strong helix inducer in peptides. It is non-metabolisable used in bioassays.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ether.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 62-57-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H9NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 103.121
• MDL Number: MFCD00008049
• InChI Key: FUOOLUPWFVMBKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-aminoisobutyric acid, 2-methylalanine, alanine, 2-methyl, alpha-aminoisobutyric acid, 2-amino-2-methylpropionic acid, h-aib-oh, alpha-methylalanine, alpha-aminoisobutanoic acid, a-aminoisobutyric acid, 2-amino isobutyric acid
• PubChem CID: 6119
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27971
• IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-methylpropanoic acid
• SMILES: CC(C)(C(=O)O)N

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 506496
• Merck Index: 14,445
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ether.
• Formula Weight: 103.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Aminoisobutyric acid

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	200-544-0
RTECSNumber	AY7000000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only