Compound Q&A
What is 4-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid (CAS: 924-49-2)?
Answer
4-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid, also known as 4-amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid (AHA), is a non-proteinogenic amino acid with the chemical formula C5H9NO3. It is a compound with a pKa value of approximately 10.2, making it a weak base. AHA is not naturally found in proteins but has various applications in research and pharmaceuticals.
About
CAS No
924-49-2
English Name
4-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C4H9NO3
Molecular Weight
119.12 g/mol
SMILES
NCC(O)CC(=O)O
InChIKey
YQGDEPYYFWUPGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-06 18:01
