alpha-Methylornithine
TL;DR: alpha-Methylornithine (CAS 48047-94-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C6H14N2O2 and molecular weight 146.10553 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2,5-diamino-2-methylpentanoic acid
Also Known As: 2-Methylornithine, alpha-Methylornithine, Ornithine, 2-methyl, alpha-Methyl ornithine, DL-alpha-Methylornithine
Application Areas
Top 5 of 7 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H14N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.10553 g/mol |
| XLogP | -3.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 89.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 146.10553 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 127.0 |
| SMILES | CC(CCCN)(C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | LNDPCYHWPSQBCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: alpha-Methylornithine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
alpha-Methylornithine is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 48047-94-5 and the molecular formula C6H14N2O2 and a molecular weight of 146.11 g/mol. Synonyms include 2-Methylornithine and alpha-Methylornithine.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of alpha-Methylornithine
Property Insights of alpha-Methylornithine
The XLogP value of -3.4 indicates that alpha-Methylornithine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 89.3 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for alpha-Methylornithine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, alpha-Methylornithine has 3 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of alpha-Methylornithine?
The CAS number of alpha-Methylornithine is 48047-94-5.
What is the molecular formula of alpha-Methylornithine?
The molecular formula of alpha-Methylornithine is C6H14N2O2.
What is the molecular weight of alpha-Methylornithine?
The molecular weight of alpha-Methylornithine is 146.10553 g/mol.
What are the applications of alpha-Methylornithine?
alpha-Methylornithine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy alpha-Methylornithine?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for alpha-Methylornithine?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for alpha-Methylornithine and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.