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(−)-(1R,3S)-3-Aminocyclopentane carboxylic acid (CAS 71830-08-5)

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Alternate Names:
(−)-(1R,3S)-β-Homocycloleucine
CAS Number:
71830-08-5
Molecular Weight:
129.16
Molecular Formula:
C6H11NO2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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(−)-(1R,3S)-3-Aminocyclopentane carboxylic acid, also known as (1R,3S)-3-Aminocyclopentanecarboxylic acid (ACPC), is a fascinating non-proteinogenic amino acid that occurs naturally in various organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and plants. It also finds applications in peptide and peptidomimetic synthesis, contributing to the advancement of diverse scientific studies. (−)-(1R,3S)-3-Aminocyclopentane carboxylic acid role as an inhibitor of the enzyme acyl-CoA synthetase. This enzyme plays a role in the biosynthesis of fatty acids, and the inhibitory action of (−)-(1R,3S)-3-Aminocyclopentane carboxylic acid can modulate this process. Furthermore, (−)-(1R,3S)-3-Aminocyclopentane carboxylic acid exhibits interactions with another important enzyme called glutamine synthetase, which participates in the biosynthesis of glutamine.

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

(−)-(1R,3S)-3-Aminocyclopentane carboxylic acid, 100 mg

sc-287369
100 mg
$87.00

(−)-(1R,3S)-3-Aminocyclopentane carboxylic acid, 250 mg

sc-287369A
250 mg
$164.00