cis-3-Azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 33294-81-4)

cis-3-Azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2-carboxylic acid is a synthetic compound that is of particular interest in the field of organic chemistry for its rigid bicyclic structure, which provides a constrained framework for the study of conformational dynamics in small molecules. Its azabicyclic core is structurally analogous to certain amino acids and as such, is useful in probing the role of ring strain and stereochemistry in biological systems. Research involving cis-3-Azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2-carboxylic acid often focuses on the synthesis of novel compounds and peptidomimetics, where its conformationally restricted backbone can mimic the secondary structures of peptides. The compound is also employed in the development of enzyme inhibitors, where the cis configuration of the carboxylic acid group is for the molecular recognition and binding processes. Additionally, cis-3-Azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2-carboxylic acid serves as a scaffold in the design of new materials with potential applications in catalysis and molecular recognition.