Compound Q&A
What is (Z)-N-(2-Amino-1-hydroxyethylidene)glycine (CAS: 556-50-3)?
Answer
(Z)-N-(2-Amino-1-hydroxyethylidene)glycine (CAS: 556-50-3) is a chiral organic compound with the molecular formula C3H8N2O3. It features a glycine backbone with a (Z)-configured amino-hydroxyethylidene group, making it useful in pharmaceutical and chemical research. The compound is typically a white solid with high solubility in polar solvents and exhibits specific stereochemical properties critical for bioactivity studies.
About
CAS No
556-50-3
English Name
(Z)-N-(2-Amino-1-hydroxyethylidene)glycine
Molecular Formula
C4H8N2O3
Molecular Weight
132.12 g/mol
SMILES
NCC(=O)NCC(=O)O
InChIKey
YMAWOPBAYDPSLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
