Compound Q&A
What is N~2~-Benzoyl-L-ornithine (CAS: 17966-71-1)?
Answer
N~2~-Benzoyl-L-ornithine is an organic compound with the CAS number 17966-71-1. It is an ornithine derivative containing a benzoyl group at the N~2~ position. The compound is used in pharmaceutical and research applications due to its ability to inhibit ornithine decarboxylase, an enzyme involved in the synthesis of polyamines, which are important in cell growth and division.
About
CAS No
17966-71-1
English Name
N~2~-Benzoyl-L-ornithine
Molecular Formula
C12H16N2O3
Molecular Weight
236.27 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)NC(CCCN)C(=O)O
InChIKey
PKONOCQSEOHHJW-JTQLQIEISA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-24 21:16
