Ectoine

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Cat Number

CIA96702033

CAS Number

96702-03-3

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Product Detail

CAS Number

96702-03-3

EINECS

431-910-1

Storage

2-8℃

Synonyms

(S)-2-METHYL-1,4,5,6-TETRAHYDROPYRIMIDINE-4-CARBOXYLIC ACID;THP[B];ECTOINE;2-METHYL-1,4,5,6-TETRAHYDROPYRIMIDINE-4-CARBOXYLIC ACID;(S)-1,4,5,6-Tetrahydro-2-methyl-4-pyrimidincarbonsure;Ectoine sodium salt monohydrate

Description

Ectoine is a carboxamidine heterocycle obtained by formal condensation of (2S)-2,4-diaminobutanoic acid with acetic acid. It has a role as an osmolyte. It is a carboxamidine, a member of 1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidines and a monocarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of an ectoinate. It is a tautomer of an ectoine zwitterion.

Molecular Formula

C6H10N2O2

Molecular Weight

142.16

Appearance

Solid

Melting Point

~280°

Boiling Point

381.5±35.0 ℃(Predicted)

Color

White to Off-White