Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2-[[2-[(2-aminoacetyl)amino]acetyl]amino]-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid (CAS: 93404-95-6)?
Answer
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2-[[2-[(2-Aminoacetyl)amino]acetyl]amino]-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid (E-64) is primarily used in the research of proteolytic enzymes, particularly in the study of cysteine proteases. It is also employed in cell biology and drug discovery for inhibiting protease activities.
About
CAS No
93404-95-6
English Name
2-[[2-[(2-aminoacetyl)amino]acetyl]amino]-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H15N5O4
Molecular Weight
269.26 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(NC=N1)CC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)CNC(=O)CN
InChIKey
PDAWDNVHMUKWJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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