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2-Amino-2-norbornanecarboxylic acid (CAS 20448-79-7)

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Alternate Names:
2-Aminobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid; BCH
Application:
2-Amino-2-norbornanecarboxylic acid is An inhibitor of amino acid transport across cell membranes
CAS Number:
20448-79-7
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
155.19
Molecular Formula:
C8H13NO2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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2-Amino-2-norbornanecarboxylic acid, also known as 2-Aminobicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid (2-ABCA), plays a role as an intermediate in the synthesis of various biologically active compounds. This chemical′s unique structure is used to probe the conformational stability of peptides and proteins. Its utilized to synthesize peptidomimetics, which are compounds that mimic the structure of peptides and can provide insight into protein folding and stability. It is known to engage with specific receptors that are implicated in metabolic regulation. Such as PPARγ, which plays a role in managing fatty acid metabolism, suggesting 2-Amino-2-norbornanecarboxylic acid′s involvement in modulating receptor functions.


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2-Amino-2-norbornanecarboxylic acid, 100 mg

sc-237901
100 mg
$182.00