Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (3S)-2,3,4,9-Tetrahydro-1H-beta-carboline-3-carboxylic acid (CAS: 42438-90-4)?
Answer
(3S)-2,3,4,9-Tetrahydro-1H-beta-carboline-3-carboxylic acid is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 203.17 g/mol. It is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound exhibits basic properties due to the carboxylic acid group and beta-carboline ring system. It is chemically stable under normal conditions but may degrade under strongly acidic or basic environments.
About
CAS No
42438-90-4
English Name
(3S)-2,3,4,9-Tetrahydro-1H-beta-carboline-3-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C12H12N2O2
Molecular Weight
216.24000000000004 g/mol
SMILES
C1C(NCC2=C1C3=CC=CC=C3N2)C(=O)O
InChIKey
FSNCEEGOMTYXKY-JTQLQIEISA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-20 00:35
