Ac-D-Ala-OH

• CAT Number: M078287
• CAS Number: 19436-52-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H9NO3
• Molecular Weight: 131.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2R)-2-acetamidopropanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9NO3/c1-3(5(8)9)6-4(2)7/h3H,1-2H3,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/t3-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: KTHDTJVBEPMMGL-GSVOUGTGSA-N
• SMILES: C[C@H](C(=O)O)NC(=O)C

Ac-D-Ala-OH (Cat No.:M078287) is a D-amino acid derivative used in peptide synthesis, biochemical research, and antibiotic development. The acetylation of D-alanine enhances its stability and bioavailability, making it a key intermediate in peptidoglycan biosynthesis studies and bacterial cell wall research. It plays a crucial role in enzyme inhibition studies, metabolic pathway investigations, and structural biology, particularly in relation to D-amino acid metabolism and antibiotic resistance mechanisms. This compound is widely applied in drug discovery, peptide-based drug design, and biotechnological applications for developing antimicrobial agents and enzyme inhibitors.