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.
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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:
- 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.
- 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.