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3-Aminobutanoic acid is a chemical compound that is investigated in the field of biochemistry for its role as a building block in the synthesis of complex molecules. In organic chemistry, it is utilized as an intermediate for the preparation of various bioactive compounds, agrochemicals, and peptides due to its amino functional group, which allows for subsequent reactions like acylation and coupling. Researchers also explore the incorporation of 3-Aminobutanoic acid into polymer chains to create new polymeric materials with potential enhanced mechanical properties or biocompatibility. In enzymology studies, it serves as a substrate or inhibitor for enzymes that are specific to amino acid derivatives, thus contributing to an understanding of enzyme specificity and function. Additionally, 3-Aminobutanoic acid is used in chiral chemistry research to synthesize optically active compounds, given its potential for asymmetric synthesis.
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Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
3-Aminobutanoic acid, 5 g | sc-397494 | 5 g | $51.00 | |||
3-Aminobutanoic acid, 25 g | sc-397494A | 25 g | $177.00 |