Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (Z)-N-(2-Amino-1-hydroxyethylidene)glycine (CAS: 556-50-3)?
Answer
(Z)-N-(2-Amino-1-hydroxyethylidene)glycine (CAS: 556-50-3) is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as a chelating agent and in drug synthesis. It also serves in industrial applications for polymer stabilization and as a precursor in research for developing enzyme inhibitors. Its unique structure makes it relevant in food science for flavor enhancement and in chemical research for studying stereochemistry and reactivity.
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
