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L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid, 98+%
Description
L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid is used in the biosynthesis of nonribosomal peptides. It acts as a receptor antagonist. It is also used as a chiral reagent. Further, it is used in the determination of substrate of glutamyl cysteine acid synthase. In addition to this, it is also utilized as a drug intermediate.
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L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid is used in the biosynthesis of nonribosomal peptides. It acts as a receptor antagonist. It is also used as a chiral reagent. Further, it is used in the determination of substrate of glutamyl cysteine acid synthase. In addition to this, it is also utilized as a drug intermediate.
Solubility
Soluble in water and acetic acid. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | >300°C |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Beilstein | 1720935 |
| Merck Index | 14,428 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and acetic acid. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ether. |
| Optical Rotation | +21° (c=4.8 in 6N HCl) |
| Formula Weight | 103.12 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | L-(+)-2-Aminobutyric acid |
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