Compound Q&A
What is (2S)-2-Amino-4-(methylselanyl)butanoic acid (CAS: 3211-76-5)?
Answer
(2S)-2-Amino-4-(methylselanyl)butanoic acid, with CAS number 3211-76-5, is a selenium-containing amino acid derivative. Its chemical formula is C5H11NO2S. The compound features an amino group at the second carbon and a methylselanyl group at the fourth carbon of a butanoic acid backbone. It is typically a white crystalline solid with moderate solubility in polar solvents and exhibits specific reactivity due to its selenium functionality, making it relevant in organic chemistry and biochemistry research.
About
CAS No
3211-76-5
English Name
(2S)-2-Amino-4-(methylselanyl)butanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H11NO2Se
Molecular Weight
196.11 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(O)[C@@H](N)CC[Se]C
InChIKey
RJFAYQIBOAGBLC-BYPYZUCNSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
