Amino Acids and Derivatives

One of the 20 amino acids encoded by our genetic code. A non-essential amino acid.

1. Amino acid, nutrient
2. L-(+)-Lysine Monohydrochloride

Aspartic acid (abbreviated as Asp or D; encoded by the codons [GAU and GAC]), also known as aspartate, is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an α-amino group (which is in the protonated −NH+ 3 form under biological conditions), an α-carboxylic acid group (which is in the deprotonated −COO− form under biological conditions), and a side chain CH2COOH. Under physiological conditions in proteins the sidechain usually occurs as the negatively charged aspartate form, −COO−. It is semi-essential in humans, meaning the body can synthesize it from oxaloacetate.In proteins aspartate sidechains are often hydrogen bonded, often as asx turns or asx motifs, which often occur at the N-termini of alpha helices.Asp's L-isomer is one of the 23 proteinogenic amino acids, i.e., the building blocks of proteins. Asp (and glutamic acid) is classified as acidic, with a pKa of 3.9, however in a peptide this is highly dependent on the local environment (as with all amino acids), and could be as high as 14. Asp is pervasive in biosynthesis.L-aspartic acid is one of the two main ingredients of the artificial sweetener aspartame, along with L-phenylalanine.

Reagent for the preparation of Boc-amino acids and peptides in high yields.

Proline based organocatalyst.

1. A natural constituent of animal structural proteins such as collagen and elastin. Several microorganisms producing proline trans-4- and cis-3-hydroxylase were discovered and these enzymes were applied to the industrial production of trans-4- and cis-3-hydroxy-L-proline.
2. A versatile reagent for the synthesis of neuroexcitatory kainoids and antifungal echinocandins.

In the synthesis of peptides.

A nonprotein amino acid used in the biosynthesis of L-arginine, L-proline and polyamines.

Efficient method of tritylation of sensitive compounds and their subsequent detritylation

β-Alanine is a naturally occurring beta amino acid. β-Alanine is formed in vivo by the degradation of dihydrouracil (D449990) and carnosine. β-Alanine is also the rate-limiting precursor of carnosine, as a result supplementation with β-alanine increases the concentration of carnosine in muscles.