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Ectoine

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CAS Number

96702-03-3

Synonyms

L-Ectoine
(S)-2-Methyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid
Thp(B)

Description

Ectoine is a carboxamidine heterocycle obtained by formal condensation of (2S)-2,4-diaminobutanoic acid with acetic acid. It has a role as an osmolyte. It is a carboxamidine, a member of 1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidines and a monocarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of an ectoinate. It is a tautomer of an ectoine zwitterion.

Molecular Weight

142.16

Molecular Formula

C6H10N2O2

EINECS

431-910-1

SMILES

CC1=NCCC(N1)C(=O)O

Appearance

White to off-white powder

Storage

Room temperature