2-Aminoisobutyric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
2-Aminoisobutyric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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2-Aminoisobutyric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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2-Aminoisobutyric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA13021.14
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS62-57-7
IUPAC Name2-amino-2-methylpropanoic acid
Molecular FormulaC4H9NO2
InChI KeyFUOOLUPWFVMBKG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(C)(N)C(O)=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder or lumps
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)≥98.5 to ≤101.5%
Assay (Silylated GC)≥98.5%
2-Aminoisobutyric acid is a non- protein amino acid present in some antibiotics. It acts as a strong helix inducer in peptides. It is non-metabolisable used in bioassays.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Aminoisobutyric acid is a non- protein amino acid present in some antibiotics. It acts as a strong helix inducer in peptides. It is non-metabolisable used in bioassays.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ether.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Soliman, Y. S.; Ali, L. I.; Moustafa, H.; Tadros, S. M. EPR dosimetric properties of 2-methylalanine pellet for radiation processing application. Radiat. Phys. Chem. 2014, 102, 11-15.
  2. Yang, M.; Jiang, X.; Shi, Z. J. Direct amidation of the phenylalanine moiety in short peptides via Pd-catalyzed C-H activation/C-N formation. Org. Chem. Front. 2015, 2 (1), 51-54.