Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (S)-2-amino-4-(2-formamidophenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid (CAS: 3978-11-8)?
Answer
(S)-2-amino-4-(2-formamidophenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid (CAS: 3978-11-8) is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 212.2 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and very soluble in organic solvents. It exhibits moderate reactivity, especially under basic conditions, and can undergo condensation reactions. The compound is stable under normal conditions but should be stored away from strong acids and bases to prevent degradation.
About
CAS No
3978-11-8
English Name
(S)-2-amino-4-(2-formamidophenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C11H12N2O4
Molecular Weight
236.23 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(=O)CC(C(=O)O)N)NC=O
InChIKey
BYHJHXPTQMMKCA-QMMMGPOBSA-N
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