Description / Application
L-2-aminopentanoic acid is a 2-aminopentanoic acid that has S-configuration. It has a role as a hypoglycemic agent, a neuroprotective agent and a bacterial metabolite. It is an enantiomer of a D-2-aminopentanoic acid. It is a tautomer of a L-2-aminopentanoic acid zwitterion.
Identities
| Alternative Name | (S)-(+)-2-Aminopentanoic acid |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H11NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 117.15 |
| MFCD | MFCD00064421 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |