Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2-Amino-5-methoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid (CAS: 1499-55-4)?
Answer
2-Amino-5-methoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. It also finds applications in the preparation of other organic compounds and as a research reagent.
About
CAS No
1499-55-4
English Name
2-Amino-5-methoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H11NO4
Molecular Weight
161.157 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)CCC(C(=O)O)N
InChIKey
ZGEYCCHDTIDZAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-04 23:41
