Synonym:
β-Anthraniloyl-
CAS Number 16055-80-4
Linear Formula C10H12N2O3 · H2SO4
Molecular Weight 306.29
MDL number MFCD00039104
PubChem Substance ID 24896233
| Related Categories | Amino Acids, Biochemicals and Reagents, I - Z, Modified Amino Acids |
| form | crystalline |
| color | light yellow |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
Key intermediate in the breakdown pathway of tryptophan.
L-Kynurenine is a key intermediate in the breakdown of L-tryptophan and the formation of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) via the kynurenine pathway. L-kynurenine is involved in a variety of neurological processes and diseases. L-kynurenine is a substrate for kynureninase/kynurenine hydrolase; kynurenine 3-monooxygenase and kynurenine-oxoglutarate transaminase.
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