Valinamide

• CAT Number: I037944
• CAS Number: 4540-60-7
• Molecular Formula: C5H12N2O
• Molecular Weight: 116.16
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Valinamide
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H12N2O/c1-3(2)4(6)5(7)8/h3-4H,6H2,1-2H3,(H2,7,8)/t4-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: XDEHMKQLKPZERH-BYPYZUCNSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)[C@H](N)C(N)=O

Valinamide(CAT: I037944) is a derivative of the amino acid valine, commonly used in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a versatile building block in the synthesis of peptides and other bioactive compounds. Valinamide is particularly relevant in the metabolic diseases field, where it is utilized to explore enzyme-substrate interactions, metabolic pathways, and drug design targeting amino acid metabolism. Its stability and reactivity make it an essential tool for advancing studies in biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and the development of novel therapeutic agents.