2-Amino-5-methyl-5-hexenoic acid
Product Specifications
CAS Number
73322-75-5
Target
Antibacterial, Amino Acids and Derivatives
Related Pathways
Microbiology/Virology, Metabolism
Bioactivity
2-Amino-5-methyl-5-hexenoic acid ((S) -2-Amino-5-methylhex-5-enoic acid) acts as a methionine analog, competing with methionine and thereby hindering cell growth. This compound inhibits protein synthesis in Salmonella typhimurium TA1535 and Escherichia coli K-12 without affecting the synthesis of DNA or RNA.
Smiles
[C@H](CCC(C)=C)(C(O)=O)N
Molecular Formula
C7H13NO2
Molecular Weight
143.184
Shipping Conditions
Ice Packs
Storage Temperature
-20°C
Available Sizes
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