L-α,β-diaminopropionic acid hydrochloride, CAS No. 54897-59-5

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54897-59-5

Catalog No. EBD2204572

CAS 54897-59-5

Name L-α,β-diaminopropionic acid hydrochloride

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2,3-diaminopropionicacidmonohydrochloride L-α,β-diaminopropionicacidhydrochloride (+-)-2,3-diaminopropionicacidhydrochloride 3-Amino-DL-AlanineHydrochloride Dl-2,3-DiaminopropionicAcidMonohydrochloride DL-2,3-Diaminopropionicacidhydrochloride DL-Dap-OH.HCl

Molecular Formula: C3H9ClN2O2

Molecular Weight: 140.57

MDL Number: MFCD00012884

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Amino Acids and Derivatives Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines

Product Description:

DL-2,3-Diaminopropionic acid monohydrochloride is a synthetic, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative. It exists as a racemic mixture (DL-form) and is typically supplied as a stable monohydrochloride salt. The molecule features both an α-amino group and an additional β-amino group on a three-carbon backbone, making it a versatile diamino acid building block. This compound serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of various biologically active molecules and pharmaceutical intermediates. Its primary applications are in medicinal chemistry and peptide research, where it is used to introduce a diaminopropionic acid moiety. This structural motif is found in certain enzyme inhibitors, antibiotic analogs, and chelating agents. The presence of two amino groups allows for selective functionalization and the creation of complex molecular architectures. In addition to its role in life science research, DL-2,3-diaminopropionic acid hydrochloride is a valuable chiral synthon in organic synthesis. It is employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and as a ligand precursor in coordination chemistry. Standard laboratory safety precautions should be observed when handling this material.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 232 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Boiling Point: 325.6 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 150.7 °C

Storage: 0-6°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to slightly beige fine crystalline powder