For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
(αR)-α-Amino-2-pyridinepropanoic acid is a chiral amino acid derivative featuring a pyridine ring attached to the propanoic acid backbone. The (αR) configuration refers to its specific stereochemistry, which is important for its interactions with biological systems. This compound is of interest in medicinal chemistry and peptide synthesis, often used to design bioactive molecules or pharmaceuticals. Its unique structure allows for the exploration of enzyme inhibition, receptor binding, and other biological activities, making it valuable in drug discovery and development.
| Catalog Number | R014998 |
| CAS Number | 37535-52-7 |
| Synonyms | (R)-α-Amino-2-pyridinepropanoic Acid; 3-(2-Pyridyl)-D-alanine; β-2-Pyridyl-D-alanine |
| Molecular Formula | C8H10N2O2 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | 3 years -20C powder |
| IUPAC Name | (2R)-2-amino-3-pyridin-2-ylpropanoic acid |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H10N2O2/c9-7(8(11)12)5-6-3-1-2-4-10-6/h1-4,7H,5,9H2,(H,11,12)/t7-/m1/s1 |
| InChIKey | PDRJLZDUOULRHE-SSDOTTSWSA-N |
| SMILES | C1=CC=NC(=C1)CC(C(=O)O)N |
