Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid


Catalog No. Size PriceQuantity
M13819-2 2mg solid $80
M13819-10 10mg solid $240

Description

Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid is a non proteinogenic amino acid homologue of proline. Found in common beets. Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid can be misincorporated into proteins in place of proline in many species, including humans. Toxic and teratogenic agent.

Product information

CAS Number: 2517-04-6

Molecular Weight: 101.10

Formula: C4H7NO2

Chemical Name: azetidine-2-carboxylic acid

Smiles: OC(=O)C1CCN1

InChiKey: IADUEWIQBXOCDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C4H7NO2/c6-4(7)3-1-2-5-3/h3,5H,1-2H2,(H,6,7)

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: H2O : 50 mg/mL (494.56 mM; Need ultrasonic).

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vitro:

Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid (375-5oo μg per day) is incorporated into the collagen synthesized by chick embryo cartilage in vitro.

References:

  1. Rubenstein E, et al. Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid in the food chain. Phytochemistry. 2009 Jan;70(1):100-4.
  2. Rubenstein E, et al. Misincorporation of the proline analog azetidine-2-carboxylic acid in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis: a hypothesis. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 2008 Nov;67(11):1035-40.
  3. Lane JM, et al. Effect of the proline analogue azetidine-2-carboxylic acid on collagen synthesis in vivo. I. Arrest of collagen accumulation in growing chick embryos. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1971 Jun 29;236(3):517-27.

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