A0884

L-Asparagine

≥98% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): (S)-2-Aminosuccinic acid 4-amide, L-Aspartic acid 4-amide
• Linear Formula: H₂NCOCH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 70-47-3
• Molecular Weight: 132.12
• Beilstein: 1723527
• EC Number: 200-735-9
• MDL number: MFCD00064401
• eCl@ss: 32160406
• PubChem Substance ID: 24890464
• NACRES: NA.26

Properties

• Quality Level: 300
• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• color: white
• mp: 235 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• application(s): detection
• SMILES string: N[C@@H](CC(N)=O)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C4H8N2O3/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7/h2H,1,5H2,(H2,6,7)(H,8,9)/t2-/m0/s1
• InChI key: DCXYFEDJOCDNAF-REOHCLBHSA-N

Description

Application

L-asparagine has been used:

• to identify and quantify free amino acids released upon oxidation of proteins and peptides by hydroxyl radicals
• to study the effects of amino acids in promoting food consumption in Drosophila melanogaster
• to study non-enzymatic gluconeogenesis

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-asparagine is an uncharged derivative of aspartate. It possesses a polar side chain and is a non-essential amino acid.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves