81619
Ectoine
≥95.0% (HPLC)
Synonym(s):
(S)-2-Methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid, Thp(B)
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H10N2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
142.16
UNSPSC Code:
24112111
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
431-910-1
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
7288977
MDL number:
Quality Segment
assay
≥95.0% (HPLC)
form
powder
mol wt
142.16 g/mol
storage condition
dry at room temperature
color
white
solubility
methanol: soluble 10 mg/mL, clear, colorless to almost colorless
SMILES string
CC1=N[C@@H](CCN1)C(O)=O
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
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.
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.
Other Notes
Stabilizer for enzymes and biological macromolecules
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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