L-2-Aminobutyric acid
SIGMA/A2536 - BioReagent, suitable for cell culture
Synonym: L-α-Aminobutyric acid
CAS Number: 1492-24-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H9NO2
Molecular Weight: 103.12
EC Number: 216-083-3
MDL Number: MFCD00064415
Linear Formula: C4H9NO2
Product Type: Chemical
| biological source | microbial |
| plant | |
| Porcine kidney | |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C4H9NO2/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7 |
| InChI key | QWCKQJZIFLGMSD-VKHMYHEASA |
| product line | BioReagent |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| shipped in | ambient |
| SMILES string | CC[C@H](N)C(O)=O |
| solubility | water: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| technique(s) | cell culture | mammalian: suitable |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | L-α-Aminobutyric acid (AABA) is an isomer of the non-natural amino acid aminobutyric acid with activity in the γ-glutamyl cycle that regulates glutathione biosynthesis. Recently AABA has been studied as a supplement to in vitro maturation medium (NCSU 23 medium) for culture of oozytes and embryos. This product has been qualified for use in cell culture. AABA is also used as a substitute amino acid for alanine in studies on peptide function. |
| General description: | L-2-Aminobutyric acid is synthesized from L-threonine and L-aspartic acid through a ⍺-transamination reaction. It is an L-alanine analogue with an ethyl side chain. |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H317 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 43 |
| Safety Statements | 36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352205 |