Product Name

Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid

General description

Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid is a toxic and teratogenic non-protein amino acid that is misincorporated into protein in place of proline, altering collagen, keratin, hemoglobin, and protein folding.

Synonym

DL-Azetidine-2-Carboxylic Acid;

Purity

≥97.0%(GC)

CAS Number

2517-04-6

Formula

C⁴H⁷NO²

Molecular Weight

101.10

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

Very slightly soluble

Water

≥15mg/mL

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

A proline analog that acts as a stoichiometric replacement of proline. It causes the production of abnormal proteins with impaired biological activity.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov