Cat Number: API147853

L-Proline

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CAS Number

147-85-3

Synonyms

proline
L-(-)-Proline
(2S)-pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid

Description

It is an essential component of collagen and is important for proper functioning of joints and tendons. It also helps maintain and strengthen heart muscles. It has a role as a micronutrient, a nutraceutical, an algal metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a mouse metabolite and a member of compatible osmolytes.

Molecular Weight

115.13

Molecular Formula

C5H9NO2

SMILES

C1CC(NC1)C(=O)O

EINECS

205-702-2

Appearance

White crystals or crystalline powder

Density, g/cm3

1.064 at 24 ℃