Description

(R)-(-)-2-Amino-2-methylbutanedioic acid (CAS: 14603-76-0) is a high-purity, chiral amino acid derivative widely used in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. With the molecular formula C₅H₉NO₄, this compound serves as a critical building block in peptide synthesis, enzyme studies, and neurotransmitter research. Its stereospecific (R)-configuration makes it invaluable for investigating NMDA receptor modulation and other neurobiological pathways. This product is rigorously tested for purity (>98%) and stability, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive applications. Packaged under inert conditions to prevent degradation, it is ideal for researchers requiring precise, enantiomerically pure compounds.

Properties

• CAS Number: 14603-76-0
• Complexity: 167
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-amino-2-methyl-butanedioic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9NO4/c1-5(6,4(9)10)2-3(7)8/h2,6H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t5-/m1/s1
• InChI Key: CWAYDJFPMMUKOI-RXMQYKEDSA-N
• Exact Mass: 147.05315777
• Molecular Formula: C5H9NO4
• Molecular Weight: 147.13
• SMILES: C[C@@](CC(=O)O)(C(=O)O)N
• Topological: 101
• Monoisotopic Mass: 147.05315777
• Synonyms: 14603-76-0, (R)-(-)-2-AMINO-2-METHYLBUTANEDIOIC ACID, 2-Methyl-D-asparticacid, (2R)-2-amino-2-methylbutanedioic acid, (R)-2-amino-2-methylsuccinic acid, (r)-2-methylaspartic acid, 2-Methyl-D-aspartic acid, alpha-methyl-d-aspartic acid, H-ALPHA-ME-D-ASP-OH, MFCD00216906, D-ASPARTIC ACID,2-METHYL-, ZHQ2FB4P4V, d-alpha-methylaspartic acid, D-Aspartic acid, 2-methyl-, SCHEMBL1875520, Aspartic acid, 2-methyl-, D-, (R)-ALPHA-METHYLASPARTIC ACID, AKOS030213050, (R)-2-Amino-2-methylbutanedioic acid, AB04906, AT34715, (R)-a-Methyl-aspartic acid (H-D-aMeAsp-OH)

(R)-(-)-2-Amino-2-methylbutanedioic acid is primarily used as a chiral analog of aspartic acid in neuroscience research, particularly for studying NMDA receptor interactions. It also serves as a key intermediate in peptide synthesis and asymmetric catalysis. Its stereospecificity enables investigations into enzyme mechanisms and metabolic pathways. Additionally, it finds utility in the development of pharmaceuticals targeting neurological disorders.

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