Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (2S)-2-Amino-4-(methylselanyl)butanoic acid (CAS: 3211-76-5)?
Answer
(2S)-2-Amino-4-(methylselanyl)butanoic acid (CAS: 3211-76-5) is primarily used in pharmaceutical research as a precursor for drug development, particularly in compounds targeting metabolic disorders. It also serves in industrial chemical synthesis for selenium-containing intermediates and in biochemical studies to investigate selenium's role in biological systems. Its unique structure makes it valuable for creating functionalized amino acids in laboratory settings.
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
