β-Cyano-L-alanine
SIGMA/C9650 - ≥95%
Synonym: 3-cyano-L-alanine
CAS Number: 6232-19-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H6N2O2
Molecular Weight: 114.10
MDL Number: MFCD00021722
Linear Formula: C4H6N2O2
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥95% |
| color | white |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C4H6N2O2/c5-2-1-3(6)4( |
| InChI key | BXRLWGXPSRYJDZ-VKHMYHEASA |
| mp | 217 °C |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | OC([C@@H](N)CC#N)=O |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| technique(s) | ligand binding assay: suitable |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | β-Cyano-L-alanine (BCA) is used as a cystathione γ-lyase (CSE) inhibitor to study the physiological roles of hydrogen sulfide in processes such as angiogenesis and hypertension. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| mp | 217 °C |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352209 |