(5S)-N-(5-Amino-1-carboxypentyl)iminodiacetic Acid (CAS 113231-05-3)

(5S)-N-(5-Amino-1-carboxypentyl)iminodiacetic acid is a chelating agent characterized by its ability to form stable complexes with metal ions. Its structure, featuring a carboxyl group and two acetate groups attached to a central nitrogen atom, allows for a high degree of flexibility in binding with cations. This specificity is in bioinorganic chemistry, where it serves as a key component in the synthesis of metallocomplexes used in a variety of research applications, including the study of metal ion behavior in biological systems, environmental monitoring, and the development of novel catalytic processes. Its chiral center, denoted by the (5S) configuration, implies its significance in stereochemistry, affecting the geometry and stability of its metal complexes. This attribute is particularly valuable in research focused on understanding the stereospecific interactions between chiral molecules and metal ions, which has implications in the fields of catalysis and material science.