D-Proline, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

D-Proline is an essential component of collagen and is important for proper functioning of joints and tendons. It is also used as asymmetric catalysts in proline organocatalysis reactions.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
D-Proline is an essential component of collagen and is important for proper functioning of joints and tendons. It is also used as asymmetric catalysts in proline organocatalysis reactions.

Solubility
Soluble in water (1620 g/L at 20°C), and acetone (slightly). Insoluble in ethanol.

Notes
It is hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 344-25-2
• Molecular Formula: C5H9NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 115.132
• MDL Number: MFCD00064317
• InChI Key: ONIBWKKTOPOVIA-SCSAIBSYSA-N
• Synonym: d-proline, 2r-pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid, r-pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid, h-d-pro-oh, d-pro, d-+-proline, d-prolin, proline, r-proline, d +-proline
• PubChem CID: 8988
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16313
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid
• SMILES: C1CC(NC1)C(=O)O

• Melting Point: 213°C to 215°C (decomposition)
• Beilstein: 80811
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (1620g/L at 20°C),and acetone (slightly). Insoluble in ethanol.
• Density: 1.36
• Quantity: 5 g
• Formula Weight: 115.13
• Optical Rotation: +84° (c=1 in water)
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: D-Proline

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