(R)-2-formamido-4-methylpentanoic acid

• CAT Number: I043048
• CAS Number: 44978-39-4
• Molecular Formula: C7H13NO3
• Molecular Weight: 159.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2R)-2-formamido-4-methylpentanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H13NO3/c1-5(2)3-6(7(10)11)8-4-9/h4-6H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)/t6-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: HFBHOAHFRNLZGN-ZCFIWIBFSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)C[C@H](C(=O)O)NC=O

(R)-2-formamido-4-methylpentanoic acid （Cat No.:I043048）is a chiral amino acid derivative that contains a formamido group at the α-position and a methyl group at the γ-position. The formamido group adds to the compound’s chemical reactivity, making it useful in organic synthesis and peptide chemistry. The (R)-enantiomer is of particular interest due to its specific biological activity, which can be explored in pharmaceutical research. This molecule serves as a valuable building block for creating peptides and bioactive compounds, with potential applications in drug design and the modulation of metabolic or enzyme pathways.