2-methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid, CAS No. 96702-03-3

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96702-03-3

Catalog No. EBD70483

CAS 96702-03-3

Name 2-methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-6-carboxylicacid Ectoine 1,4,5,6-Tetrahydro-2-methyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylicacid 2-Methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylicacid 4-Pyrimidinecarboxylicacid,1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2-methyl-,(+)- (S)-2-Methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylicacidsodiumsaltmonohydrate (4S)-2-methyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylicacid (s)-2-methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylicacid thp[b] ectoin ectoinebiochemika99% ectoinesodiumsaltmonohydrate 4-pyrimidinecarboxylicacid,1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2-methyl-,(4s)-(9ci)

Molecular Formula: C6H10N2O2

Molecular Weight: 142.16

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Other Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents

Product Description:

2-Methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid, also known as ectoine, is a cyclic amino acid derivative belonging to the class of compatible solutes. It is a zwitterionic molecule with a tetrahydropyrimidine core structure. Ectoine is naturally produced by various halophilic and halotolerant microorganisms as an osmoprotectant to counteract osmotic stress in high-salt environments. Its primary and most significant application is in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors. Ectoine is widely used as a highly effective cell protectant and stabilizer for proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, and even whole cells. It prevents denaturation and aggregation under stress conditions such as heat, freezing, drying, or high salinity. This property makes it a valuable ingredient in molecular biology kits, PCR formulations, and as an excipient in biopharmaceutical formulations to enhance the stability of therapeutic proteins and vaccines. It is also explored in cosmetic formulations for its skin-protecting and moisturizing properties. Due to its specific heterocyclic structure featuring both carboxylic acid and amine functionalities, it serves as a specialized heterocyclic building block in organic synthesis, particularly for constructing more complex molecules inspired by its natural biological role.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 381.5°Cat760mmHg

Flash Point: 184.5°C

Density: 1.37g/cm3