(S)-(−)-2-Bromosuccinic acid (CAS 923-06-8)

(S)-(−)-2-Bromosuccinic acid is an organic compound of significant importance in scientific research and laboratory experiments. It exists as a white powder with water solubility and a melting point around 150°C. The versatile nature of (S)-(−)-2-Bromosuccinic acid has led to its wide-ranging applications in various scientific fields. In the realm of biochemistry, it serves as useful for studying enzyme kinetics, protein structure, and metabolic pathways. Furthermore, in the field of organic chemistry, (S)-(−)-2-Bromosuccinic acid plays a vital role in the synthesis of various organic compounds. A distinctive feature of (S)-(−)-2-Bromosuccinic acid is its ability to function as a competitive inhibitor of enzymes. By binding to the active site of an enzyme, it effectively obstructs the substrate from binding, consequently impeding the enzyme′s activity. The degree of inhibition is dependent on the concentration of (S)-(−)-2-Bromosuccinic acid and the affinity between the enzyme and the inhibitor.