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S-Hypoglycine A, 85%

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2S)-2-amino-3-[(1R)-2-methylidenecyclopropyl]propanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
hypoglycin
Synonyms
2-Methylenecyclopropanealanine
β-(Methylenecyclopropyl)alanine
[S-(R*,S*)]-α-Amino-2-methylenecyclopropanepropanoic Acid
Hypoglycin
Hypoglycine
Hypoglycine A
(2S,4R)-Hypoglycin A
NSC 303803

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 156-56-9

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point >200°C (dec.)
Solubility Hot Ethanol
Solubility Water
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DETAILS

Description (English)
A naturally occurring amino acid found in the Ackee (Blighia sapida), concentrated in the fruit of the plant. It is the causative agent of Jamaican Vomiting Sickness.

REFERENCES

  • Hassall, et al.: Nature, 173, 356 (1954)
  • Hassall, R., et al.: Biochem. J., 60, 334 (1954)
  • Renner, et al.: Helv. Chim. Acta, 41, 589 (1954)