Synonym: (S)-2-Methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid; Thp(B)
CAS Number: 96702-03-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H10N2O2
Molecular Weight: 142.16
EC Number: 431-910-1
MDL Number: MFCD03419286
Linear Formula: C6H10N2O2
Product Type: Chemical
| assay |
≥95.0% (HPLC) |
| color |
white |
| form |
powder |
| InChI |
1S/C6H10N2O2/c1-4-7-3-2-5(8-4)6(9)10/h5H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t5-/m0/s1 |
| InChI key |
WQXNXVUDBPYKBA-YFKPBYRVSA-N |
| mol wt |
142.16 g/mol |
| Quality Level |
200  |
| SMILES string |
CC1=N[C@@H](CCN1)C(O)=O |
| solubility |
methanol: soluble 10 mg/mL, clear, colorless to almost colorless |
| storage condition |
dry at room temperature |
| Application: |
The practical applications of ectoine include enzyme stabilization, anti-inflammatory treatment, neurodegenerative disease prevention, and other therapeutic applications. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Ectoine works as an enzyme stabilizer by maintaining hydration and reducing enzyme denaturation due to temperature changes. It also increases the stability of double-stranded DNA at high temperatures. |
| General description: |
Ectoine, also known as 4,5,6-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid, is a zwitterionic amino acid derivative that is a compatible osmoprotectant solute produced in certain aerobic, chemoheterotrophic, and halophilic bacteria to protect against osmotic stress, radiation, and other unfavorable environmental conditions. |
| Other Notes: |
Stabilizer for enzymes and biological macromolecules |
| RIDADR |
NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany |
WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) |
Not applicable |
| Purity |
≥95.0% (HPLC) |
| UNSPSC |
24112111 |
