Substance
ID:182986
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
(2S)-2-amino-3-(methylamino)propanoic acid hydrochloride
IUPAC Traditional name
β-methylamino-L-alanine hydrochloride
Synonyms
L-BMAA hydrochlorideS(+)-2-Amino-3-(methylamino)propionic acid hydrochloride
Properties
Physical Property
Solubility
H2O: soluble (solutions may be stored for several days at 4 °C)
Optical Rotation
[α]20/D +35°, c = 1.15 in 5 M HCl(lit.)
Apperance
white to beige powder
Safety Information
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Storage Temperature
-20°C
German water hazard class
3
Product Information
Purity
≥97% (NMR)
Molecule Details
Biochem/physiol Actions
L-BMAA is a neurotoxic amino acid originally isolated from Cycas circinalis, which may cause Guam disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
L-BMAA is a neurotoxic amino acid originally isolated from Cycas circinalis, which may cause Guam disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Molecular Spectra
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