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α-Amino-β-methylaminopropionic Acid Hydrochloride

Catalog No. A612000 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 20790-76-5 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere Chembase ID: 90648

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2-amino-3-(methylamino)propanoic acid hydrochloride
IUPAC Traditional name
3-(methylamino)-(DL)-alanine hydrochloride
Synonyms
2-Amino-3-(methylamino)-propionic Acid Hydrochloride
3-(Methylamino)-DL-alanine Monohydrochloride

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 20790-76-5

PROPERTIES

Storage Condition Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere
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Apperance White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point 185-187°C
Solubility Water

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Description (English)
α-Amino-β-methylaminopropionic Acid is an amino acid isolated from the seeds of Cycas Circinalis that is neurotoxic to higher animals. α-Amino-β-methylaminopropionic Acid may cause Guam disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). α-Amino-β-m

REFERENCES

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  • Copani, et al.: Eur. J. Pharmacol., 181, 327 (1987)