L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid, 98+%

Description

CAS: 1492-24-6 | C4H9NO2 | 103.121 g/mol

L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid is used in the biosynthesis of nonribosomal peptides. It acts as a receptor antagonist. It is also used as a chiral reagent. Further, it is used in the determination of substrate of glutamyl cysteine acid synthase. In addition to this, it is also utilized as a drug intermediate.

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Applications
L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid is used in the biosynthesis of nonribosomal peptides. It acts as a receptor antagonist. It is also used as a chiral reagent. Further, it is used in the determination of substrate of glutamyl cysteine acid synthase. In addition to this, it is also utilized as a drug intermediate.

Solubility
Soluble in water and acetic acid. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ether.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1492-24-6
• Molecular Formula: C4H9NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 103.121
• MDL Number: MFCD00064415
• InChI Key: QWCKQJZIFLGMSD-VKHMYHEASA-N
• Synonym: l-2-aminobutyric acid, s-2-aminobutanoic acid, 2s-2-aminobutanoic acid, h-abu-oh, l-alpha-aminobutyric acid, s-+-2-aminobutyric acid, l-+-2-aminobutyric acid, --2-aminobutyric acid, s-2-aminobutyric acid, s-2-amino-butyric acid
• PubChem CID: 80283
• ChEBI: CHEBI:35619
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-aminobutanoic acid
• SMILES: CCC(C(=O)O)N

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 1720935
• Merck Index: 14,428
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and acetic acid. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ether.
• Optical Rotation: +21° (c=4.8 in 6N HCl)
• Formula Weight: 103.12
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P363-P321-P333+P313-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Specific treatment (see label). If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	216-083-3
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only