Substance
ID:59
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
(2S)-2-amino-3-carbamoylpropanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
L-asparagine
Brand Name
Crystal VIAltheineAgedoite
Synonyms
AsnAsparagine acidAspartamic acidL-AspartamineL-b-Asparagine(S)-Asparaginea-Aminosuccinamic acidAsparamideAspartic acid b-amideAspartic acid amideL-Asparagine(-)-Asparagine(S)-2,4-Diamino-4-oxobutanoic acid2-Aminosuccinamic acidAsparagineL-2,4-Diamino-4-oxobutanoic acid
Properties
Physical Property
Solubility
29.4 mg/mL at 25 oC [YALKOWSKY,SH & DANNENFELSER,RM (1992)]
Hydrophobicity(logP)
-4.4
Molecule Details
Drug Groups
approved; nutraceutical
Description
A non-essential amino acid that is involved in the metabolic control of cell functions in nerve and brain tissue. It is biosynthesized from aspartic acid and ammonia by asparagine synthetase. (From Concise Encyclopedia Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3rd ed)
Indication
Used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.
Pharmacology
A non-essential amino acid. Asparagine is critical for the production of the body's proteins, enzymes and muscle tissue. Supplements of this amino acid are claimed to balance nervous system function.
Affected Organisms
Humans and other mammals
Molecular Spectra
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