alpha-Kainic acid
TL;DR: alpha-Kainic acid (CAS 487-79-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C10H15NO4 and molecular weight 213.10011 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
(2S,3S,4S)-3-(carboxymethyl)-4-prop-1-en-2-ylpyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid
Also Known As: kainic acid, Digenin, Helminal, Digenic acid, Kainate
Application Areas
Top 5 of 15 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C10H15NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 213.10011 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 86.6 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 5 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 213.10011 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 15 |
| Complexity | 300.0 |
| SMILES | CC(=C)[C@H]1CN[C@@H]([C@H]1CC(=O)O)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | VLSMHEGGTFMBBZ-OOZYFLPDSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: alpha-Kainic acid 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-Kainic acid is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 487-79-6 and the molecular formula C10H15NO4 and a molecular weight of 213.1 g/mol. Synonyms include kainic acid and Digenin.
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Chemical Property Profile of alpha-Kainic acid
Property Insights of alpha-Kainic acid
The XLogP value of -1.8 indicates that alpha-Kainic acid is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 86.6 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for alpha-Kainic acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, alpha-Kainic acid has 3 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 5 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-Kainic acid?
The CAS number of alpha-Kainic acid is 487-79-6.
What is the molecular formula of alpha-Kainic acid?
The molecular formula of alpha-Kainic acid is C10H15NO4.
What is the molecular weight of alpha-Kainic acid?
The molecular weight of alpha-Kainic acid is 213.10011 g/mol.
What are the applications of alpha-Kainic acid?
alpha-Kainic acid 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-Kainic acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for alpha-Kainic acid?
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