α-Amino-β-methylaminopropionic Acid Hydrochloride Chemical Properties

Melting point:

185-187°C

storage temp. 

Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

solubility 

Water (Slightly)

form 

Solid

color 

White to Off-White

Stability:

Store in freezer at -20°C

Safety Information

HS Code 

2922500090

α-Amino-β-methylaminopropionic Acid Hydrochloride Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

White to Off-White Solid

Uses

α-Amino-β-methylaminopropionic Acid is an amino acid isolated from the seeds of Cycas Circinalis that is neurotoxic to higher animals. α-Amino-β-methylaminopropionic Acid may cause Guam disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). α-Amino-β-methylaminopropionic Acid is reported to be an agonist at the metabotropic glutamate receptor.

Uses

An amino acid isolated from the seeds of Cycas Circinalis that is neurotoxic to higher animals. May cause Guam disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Reported to an agonist at the metabotropic glutamate receptor.