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1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid (CAS 22059-21-8)

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Alternate Names:
1-Aminocyclopropanecarboxylic Acid; 1-Amino-1-carboxycyclopropane; 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate
Application:
1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid is an agonist at the NMDA receptor glycine modulatory site
CAS Number:
22059-21-8
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
101.11
Molecular Formula:
C4H7NO2
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1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid is a compound of significant interest in plant physiology and biochemistry research. It serves as a precursor to ethylene, a gaseous plant hormone that plays a critical role in the regulation of plant growth and development. Studies involving 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid focus on its biosynthesis and conversion to ethylene, particularly in relation to fruit ripening, senescence, and stress responses in plants. Researchers also examine the enzymatic pathways that convert ACC to ethylene, including the role of ACC oxidase and its expression under various physiological conditions. Furthermore, 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid is used in the study of signal transduction pathways that mediate plant responses to environmental stimuli.


1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid (CAS 22059-21-8) References

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1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid, 500 mg

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500 mg
$143.00