L-N-±-acetylornithine, CAS No. 6205-08-9

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6205-08-9

Catalog No. EBD546582

CAS 6205-08-9

Name L-N-±-acetylornithine

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Basic Information

Synonyms: L-N-±-acetylornithine N±-acetyl-Lys N±-acetyl-S-ornithine (2S)-2-acetamido-5-aminopentanoate N-±-acetyl-L-ornithine N±-Ac-orn N±-acetyl-Lysine N-A-acetyl-L-ornithinecrystalline Ac-Orn-OH N~2~-acetyl-L-ornithine N-Acetylornithine N-Acetyl-L-ornithine,95%

Molecular Formula: C7H14N2O3

Molecular Weight: 174.2

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Drug Synthesis Building Blocks Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Amino Acids and Derivatives

Product Description:

(S)-2-Acetamido-5-aminopentanoic acid is a protected derivative of the amino acid L-ornithine. Its chemical structure features an L-ornithine backbone where the alpha-amino group is protected by an acetyl group, and the side-chain amino group remains free. This specific protection pattern makes it a valuable chiral building block. This compound is primarily used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of peptides and peptidomimetics, particularly those containing ornithine or its derivatives. It serves as a crucial precursor in the preparation of various biologically active molecules, including enzyme inhibitors and potential pharmaceutical candidates. The free side-chain amino group allows for further selective functionalization or cyclization reactions. As a protected amino acid derivative, it is a specialty chemical of interest in medicinal chemistry and peptide research. Its handling requires standard precautions for laboratory chemicals.

Physical Properties

Storage: −20°C