448235-52-7

Basic information

• Product Name: L-Pyrrolysine
• Synonyms: pyrrolysine;N6-(4-methyl-1,2-didehydropyrrolidine-5-carboxyl)-L-lysine;l-pyrrolysine
• CAS NO: 448235-52-7
• Molecular Formula: Unspecified
• Molecular Weight: 255.31300
• Mol File: 448235-52-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• CAS DataBase Reference: L-Pyrrolysine(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: L-Pyrrolysine(448235-52-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: L-Pyrrolysine(448235-52-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 448235-52-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

L-Pyrrolysine is an unusual, genetically encoded amino acid that was discovered in 2002 and is present in minor quantities in some archaea and bacteria. Its abbreviation is Pyl and the chemical formula is C12H21N3O3. This pyrroline compound has been found to be critical for the process of methanogenesis, an essential function for certain methane-producing organisms. Despite its unusual chemical structure, it is incorporated into proteins through a unique mechanism, a modification of the traditional mRNA translation process. L-Pyrrolysine's discovery has impacted the understanding of genetic code and protein synthesis, suggesting potential implications for bioengineering and biotechnology processes.