Asparagine

Name:
Asparagine
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	α-aminosuccinamic acid; β-asparagine; althein; aspartamic acid; aspartamide
M Formula:	NH2COCH2CH(NH2)COOH
Properties:
L(−)-Asparagine monohydrate: White crystals. Mp 234–235C. Acid to litmus. Nearly insoluble in ethanol, methanol, ether and benzene; soluble in acids and alkalies.
Derivation:
Widely distributed in plants and animals both free and combined with proteins.
Use:
Biochemical research, preparation of culture media, medicine.