Product Name:(2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentan-1-ol
IUPAC Name:(2S,3S)-2-amino-3-methylpentan-1-ol
Product Overview |
(2S,3S)-2-amino-3-methylpentan-1-ol, also known as 2-amino-3-methylpentanol (AMP) or isopropyl glycine, is an organic compound belonging to the class of amino alcohols. |
Physical Properties |
It is a colorless, crystalline solid that is slightly soluble in water, and it is not soluble in organic solvents. |
Chemical Properties |
It is a relatively inexpensive and commercially available compound, and its synthesis is relatively simple. Furthermore, it is a chiral molecule and is not very stable in aqueous solutions. |
Synthesis and Application |
AMP is an important compound in scientific research, as it is used in the synthesis of a variety of compounds, including drugs, amino acids, and other organic compounds. It has been used in the synthesis of a variety of peptide drugs, such as the antifungal drug caspofungin, the anti-inflammatory drug etanercept, and the antiviral drug oseltamivir. It has also been used in the synthesis of the amino acid proline, which is important in the biosynthesis of proteins, and the amino acid isoleucine, which is important in the biosynthesis of fatty acids. |
Future Directions |
These include further development of its synthesis methods, as well as further investigation into its use as a chiral building block in the synthesis of other compounds. Additionally, further research into the mechanism of action of AMP could provide insight into its use as a nucleophile in organic reactions. Finally, further research into its biochemical and physiological effects could provide insight into its potential therapeutic applications. |