5-Aminopentanoic acid, CAS No. 660-88-8

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660-88-8

Catalog No. EBD45708

CAS 660-88-8

Name 5-Aminopentanoic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 5-Aminovalericacid,(5-Aminopentonoicacid) 5-Aminopentanoicacid H-5-Ava-OH 5-Aminovalericacid Aminovalericacid DAVA d-aminovalericacid w-aminovalericacid d-aminopentanoicacid w-aminopentanoicacid 5-amino-n-valericacid

Molecular Formula: C5H11NO2

Molecular Weight: 117.15

MDL Number: MFCD00008232

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

Product Description:

5-Aminopentanoic acid, also known as 5-aminovaleric acid, is a linear, non-proteinogenic amino acid. It is a white crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C5H11NO2 and serves as a structural analog of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Its primary significance lies in the field of biochemistry and life sciences. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of the antibiotic nisin, a lantibiotic produced by *Lactococcus lactis*. Furthermore, it is utilized as a precursor in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds and bioactive molecules. As a bifunctional molecule containing both an amine and a carboxylic acid group, it is a versatile building block in organic synthesis for constructing more complex structures, such as peptides and heterocycles. The compound is also involved in metabolic studies, particularly related to lysine catabolism in certain microorganisms. It is generally considered stable under recommended storage conditions but should be handled with standard laboratory precautions.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 158-161 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 247.5 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 103.5 °C

Density: 1.071 g/cm3

Storage: Store at 0-5°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to off-white crystalline powder