Date published: 2026-6-5

1-800-457-3801

SCBT Portrait Logo
Seach Input

L-Allooctopine (CAS 63358-47-4)

0.0(0)
Write a reviewAsk a question

Alternate Names:
L-(+)-Allooctopine; N2-[(1S)-1-Carboxyethyl]-L-arginine; N2-(1-Carboxyethyl)-L-arginine
CAS Number:
63358-47-4
Molecular Weight:
246.46
Molecular Formula:
C9H18N4O4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

QUICK LINKS

L-Allooctopine is an analog of octopine and functions as a molecule of interest in the study of metabolic processes. It is found in certain anaerobic bacteria and invertebrates through the enzymatic condensation of pyruvate and arginine. In research, L-allooctopine′s role in intracellular nitrogen storage is analyzed, offering insights into the adaptations organisms make to survive low oxygen environments. Moreover, it is a key subject in the study of metabolic pathways in tumor tissues of plants, such as those induced by Agrobacterium tumefaciens, where understanding the biochemistry of L-allooctopine could reveal broader implications for cellular metabolism and energy conservation. Its utilization as a nitrogen source for specific bacteria also underscores its ecological importance, making it a compound of interest in symbiotic relationships and nutrient cycling research.


L-Allooctopine (CAS 63358-47-4) References

  1. Study of coenzyme binding site of octopine dehydrogenase using analogues of NAD+.  |  Olomucki, A. and Thomé-Beau, F. 1975. Eur J Biochem. 56: 109-16. PMID: 170100
  2. Pulse fluorimetry study of octopine dehydrogenase-reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide complexes.  |  Brochon, JC., et al. 1977. Biochemistry. 16: 4594-9. PMID: 199238
  3. An ion-exchange column chromatographic method for the isolation of octopine from Sepia officinalis L. muscle.  |  Robin, Y. and Guillou, Y. 1977. Anal Biochem. 83: 45-51. PMID: 335917
  4. Characterization of the 'microprotease' from Bacillus cereus. A zinc neutral endoprotease.  |  Holmquist, B. 1977. Biochemistry. 16: 4591-4. PMID: 410441
  5. Influence of ligands on the coenzyme dissociation constants in octopine dehydrogenase.  |  Baici, A., et al. 1974. Eur J Biochem. 46: 59-66. PMID: 4368817

Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

L-Allooctopine, 250 mg

sc-480275
250 mg
$430.00