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SML1384

BEC hydrochloride

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

S-(2-Boronoethyl)-L-cysteine, S-(2-Boronoethyl)-L-cysteine hydrochloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H12BNO4S · xHCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
193.03 (free base basis)
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77
Assay:
≥98% (HPLC)
Form:
powder
Storage condition:
desiccated
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Quality Segment

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

storage condition

desiccated

color

white to beige

solubility

H2O: 20 mg/mL, clear

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

OB(O)CCSC[C@H](N)C(O)=O.C

InChI

1S/C5H12BNO4S.CH4/c7-4(5(8)9)3-12-2-1-6(10)11;/h4,10-11H,1-3,7H2,(H,8,9);1H4/t4-;/m0./s1

InChI key

IMYJQAMXIIYUIH-WCCKRBBISA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

BEC is a boronic analog of L-arginine, and L-cysteine. It competitively inhibits both arginase I and II. BEC does not directly affect nitric oxide synthase.
BEC (S-(2-boronoethyl)-l-cysteine) is a potent and specific arginase inhibitor that restores flow-induced responses in arterioles from diabetic rats.
BEC (S-(2-boronoethyl)-l-cysteine) is a potent and specific arginase inhibitor.


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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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