139178-88-4

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-AMINO-3-PYRIDIN-4-YL-PROPIONIC ACID
• Synonyms: 2-AMINO-3-PYRIDIN-4-YL-PROPIONIC ACID;3-(4-Pyridinyl)alanine;b-(4-Pyridyl)-DL-Alanine dihydrochloride
• CAS NO: 139178-88-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H10N2O2
• Molecular Weight: 166.18
• Mol File: 139178-88-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-AMINO-3-PYRIDIN-4-YL-PROPIONIC ACID(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-AMINO-3-PYRIDIN-4-YL-PROPIONIC ACID(139178-88-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-AMINO-3-PYRIDIN-4-YL-PROPIONIC ACID(139178-88-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 139178-88-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

"2-AMINO-3-PYRIDIN-4-YL-PROPIONIC ACID" is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H10N2O2. It is a derivative of the amino acid glutamic acid, with an additional pyridine ring attached to the nitrogen atom. 2-AMINO-3-PYRIDIN-4-YL-PROPIONIC ACID is commonly used in pharmaceutical research and is known for its potential therapeutic applications, particularly in the treatment of neurological disorders. It acts as an agonist at the metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 2 (mGluR2), which makes it a promising candidate for the development of drugs targeting this receptor. Additionally, it has been studied for its potential role in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.