PRODUCT Properties
Melting point: | 234-237 °C (decomp) |
Boiling point: | 259.2±30.0 °C(Predicted) |
Density | 1.414±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
pka | 2.32±0.28(Predicted) |
form | Solid |
color | White to off-white |
CAS DataBase Reference | 2792-66-7 |
Description and Uses
α-Methyl-DL-aspartic acid is a specific inhibitor of argininosuccinate synthase (ASS), and also is the rate-limiting enzyme for the recycling of 1-citrulline to 1-arginine[1].
Safety
WGK Germany | 3 |