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Aliases: 3,3-Aminodipropionic acid; 3,3-Aminodipropionic acid
CAS No.: 505-47-5
Molecular formula: C6H11NO4
Molecular weight: 161.16
Iminodipropionic acid, also known as L-glutamylacetic acid, is an important amino acid. It exists widely in living organisms and is one of the important components of protein synthesis.
Iminodipropionic acid can be synthesized by a transaminase-catalyzed reaction of glutamic acid and pyruvate. Its chemical structure is similar to that of glutamic acid, but it has an additional pyruvate group, making it more acidic.
Iminodipropionic acid has a wide range of functions in the human body, and it participates in various physiological processes such as protein synthesis, energy metabolism, and immune regulation. In addition, iminodipropionic acid is also widely used in medicine, food and other fields, and is an important chemical raw material.
