Compound Q&A
How is 3-[(Carboxycarbonyl)amino]-L-alanine (CAS: 5302-45-4) typically synthesized?
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3-[(Carboxycarbonyl)amino]-L-alanine (CAS: 5302-45-4) is typically synthesized via the condensation of L-alanine with acetic anhydride in the presence of a catalytic amount of an acid such as phosphoric acid. The reaction yields a high yield and good selectivity, with the product being isolated and purified through recrystallization.
About
CAS No
5302-45-4
English Name
3-[(Carboxycarbonyl)amino]-L-alanine
Molecular Formula
C5H8N2O5
Molecular Weight
176.13 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(C(=O)O)N)NC(=O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
NEEQFPMRODQIKX-REOHCLBHSA-N
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