Methyl α-aminoisobutyrate is used as a specific substrate of amino acid transport system and in studies on amino acid transport systems.
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Applications
Methyl α-aminoisobutyrate is used as a specific substrate of amino acid transport system and in studies on amino acid transport systems.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
Martina Wurdemann.; Jens Christoffers. Nitrile Oxide versus Nitrone - Switching Regioselectivity of Intramolecular 1,3-Dipolar Cycloadditions towards the Preparation of Aminopiperidinecarboxylates. European Journal of Organic Chemistry. 2013, 2013, (32), 7421-7431.