(S)-3-Amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid

• CAT Number: M076749
• CAS Number: 16504-57-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H9NO3
• Molecular Weight: 119.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (3S)-3-amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H9NO3/c5-3(2-6)1-4(7)8/h3,6H,1-2,5H2,(H,7,8)/t3-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: BUZICZZQJDLXJN-VKHMYHEASA-N
• SMILES: C([C@@H](CO)N)C(=O)O

(S)-3-Amino-4-hydroxybutanoic acid（Cat No.:M076749）is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative featuring both an amino group and a hydroxy group on a butanoic acid backbone. The (S)-enantiomer is commonly used in biochemical research due to its specific stereochemistry, which is important for studying protein synthesis, enzymatic reactions, and metabolic pathways. The hydroxy group provides potential for further chemical modifications, such as esterification or glycosylation. This compound is valuable in the synthesis of peptides and as a building block in research related to neurochemistry, as it is a precursor to certain neurotransmitters.