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rac Kynurenine

Catalog No. K661000 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 343-65-7 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2-amino-4-(2-aminophenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
alanine, 3-anthraniloyl-, DL-
Synonyms
α,2-Diamino-γ-oxobenzenebutanoic Acid
Kynurenin
3-Anthraniloylalanine
DL-Kynurenine

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 343-65-7

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Pale Yellow Solid
Melting Point >190°C (dec.)
Solubility Hot Water
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
A tryptophan metabolite, is a precursor of kynurenic acid, which is an antagonist of N-methyl-aspartate receptor. An amino acid produced in the body from tryptophan.

REFERENCES

  • Swartz, K., et al.: J. Neurosci., 10, 2965 (1990)
  • Hasegawa, H., et al.: Anal. Bioanal. Chem., 377, 886 (1990)
  • Tsai, Y., et al.: Anal. Biochem., 319, 34 (1990)
  • Mitsuhashi, S., et al.: Anal. Chim. Acta, 584, 315 (1990)