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2-Imidazolidone-4-carboxylic acid (CAS 41371-53-3)

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Alternate Names:
2-oxoimodazolidine-4-carboxylic acid; 2-Oxo-4-imidazolidinecarboxylic acid
CAS Number:
41371-53-3
Purity:
95%
Molecular Weight:
130.10
Molecular Formula:
C4H6N2O3
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2-Imidazolidone-4-carboxylic acid is an organic compound that has garnered significant attention in scientific research due to its diverse applications. 2-Imidazolidone-4-carboxylic acid serves as a intermediate in the synthesis of various compounds. Moreover, 2-Imidazolidone-4-carboxylic acid exhibits remarkable inhibitory properties against several enzymes. 2-Imidazolidone-4-carboxylic acid has demonstrated its efficacy as an inhibitor of multiple enzymes, encompassing acetylcholinesterase, xanthine oxidase, and cytochrome P450. The precise mechanism through which 2-Imidazolidone-4-carboxylic acid exerts its inhibitory effects is yet to be fully elucidated. It is postulated that 2-Imidazolidone-4-carboxylic acid binds to the active site of the enzyme, impeding its activity. This binding interaction is likely facilitated by the presence of an imidazole ring in2-Imidazolidone-4-carboxylic acid, known for its strong affinity towards numerous enzymes, thereby contributing to the inhibitory action.


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2-Imidazolidone-4-carboxylic acid, 100 mg

sc-230417
100 mg
$82.00