197904-08-8

Basic information

• Product Name: (R)-3-Amino-4-methylpentanoicacidethylester
• Synonyms: (R)-3-Amino-4-methylpentanoicacidethylester
• CAS NO: 197904-08-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H17 N O2
• Molecular Weight: 159.23
• Mol File: 197904-08-8.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: (R)-3-Amino-4-methylpentanoicacidethylester(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (R)-3-Amino-4-methylpentanoicacidethylester(197904-08-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (R)-3-Amino-4-methylpentanoicacidethylester(197904-08-8)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 197904-08-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

(R)-3-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid ethyl ester is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H17NO2. It is a derivative of the amino acid leucine and is commonly used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and biochemical research. As an ethyl ester, this compound is often utilized as a prodrug, a precursor of an active drug that is metabolized in vivo to produce the active compound. Its chemical structure and properties make it suitable for use in drug delivery systems and as a potential therapeutic agent. Additionally, (R)-3-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid ethyl ester may also have applications in the production of flavors, fragrances, and other compounds in the chemical industry. Furthermore, it is important to note that (R)-3-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid ethyl ester is a chiral molecule, meaning it has two enantiomers or mirror-image forms, and its stereochemistry can have significant effects on its biological activity and pharmacological properties.