Thermo Scientific Chemicals D-Aspartic acid, 99%

Description

D-Aspartic acid modulates melatonin synthesis in the pineal gland.

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Applications
D-Aspartic acid modulates melatonin synthesis in the pineal gland.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water, Soluble in 1N ammonium hydroxide (100 mg/ml), and dilute HCl. Insoluble in ether, and alcohol.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1783-96-6
• Molecular Formula: C4H7NO4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 133.103
• MDL Number: MFCD00063081
• InChI Key: CKLJMWTZIZZHCS-UWTATZPHSA-N
• Synonym: d-aspartic acid, r-2-aminosuccinic acid, d-aspartate, h-d-asp-oh, r-aspartic acid, --aspartic acid, aspartic acid d-form, 2r-2-aminobutanedioic acid, d---aspartic acid, aspartic acid, d
• PubChem CID: 83887
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17364
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-aminobutanedioic acid
• SMILES: C(C(C(=O)O)N)C(=O)O

• Melting Point: >300°C (decomposition)
• Beilstein: 1723529
• Merck Index: 14,840
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water,Soluble in 1N ammonium hydroxide (100mg/ml),and dilute HCl. Insoluble in ether,and alcohol.
• Density: 1.66
• Quantity: 5 g
• Formula Weight: 133.1
• Optical Rotation: −25° (c=1 in 1N HCl)
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: D-Aspartic acid

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