Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (2S,3R)-2-amino-3-methyl-butanedioic acid (CAS: 121570-10-3)?
Answer
(2S,3R)-2-amino-3-methyl-butanedioic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 146.15 g/mol. It has a solubility of about 3.5 g/L in water at 20°C. It is reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles and reducing agents. The compound is slightly acidic and can undergo esterification and amide formation reactions.
About
CAS No
121570-10-3
English Name
(2S,3R)-2-amino-3-methyl-butanedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H9NO4
Molecular Weight
147.13 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C(C(=O)O)N)C(=O)O
InChIKey
LXRUAYBIUSUULX-GBXIJSLDSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-04-01 08:55
