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N-Methyl-β-alanine (CAS 2679-14-3)

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Alternate Names:
N-Methyl-β-aminopropionic Acid; 3-(Methylamino)propionic acid
Application:
N-Methyl-β-alanine is a parakeratosis inhibitor
CAS Number:
2679-14-3
Molecular Weight:
103.12
Molecular Formula:
C4H9NO2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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N-Methyl-β-alanine is a compound that functions as a building block in the synthesis of peptides and proteins. It acts as a precursor in the formation of specific amino acid sequences, contributing to the structural and functional diversity of peptides. At the molecular level, N-Methyl-β-alanine participates in peptide bond formation during protein synthesis, facilitating the linkage of amino acids in a specific sequence. This compound plays a role in the modulation of protein structure and function, influencing the overall biological activity of peptides. Its mode of action involves interacting with other amino acids and enzymes involved in peptide synthesis, contributing to the precise assembly of peptide chains. N-Methyl-β-alanine′s function in peptide synthesis is integral to the study of protein structure and function within experimental applications.


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N-Methyl-β-alanine, 100 mg

sc-208039
100 mg
$173.00

N-Methyl-β-alanine, 250 mg

sc-208039A
250 mg
$306.00

N-Methyl-β-alanine, 1 g

sc-208039B
1 g
$797.00

N-Methyl-β-alanine, 5 g

sc-208039C
5 g
$3188.00