About 2-aminooxyacetic acid
2-aminooxyacetic acid (CAS 645-88-5) is a member of the hydroxylamines class of chemical compounds with the molecular formula C2H5NO3 and a molecular weight of 91.07 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of NQRKYASMKDDGHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
- CAS Number
- 645-88-5
- Formula
- C2H5NO3
- Molecular Weight
- 91.07 g/mol
- IUPAC Name
- 2-aminooxyacetic acid
- InChI Key
- NQRKYASMKDDGHT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
2-aminooxyacetic acid is also known as Aminooxyacetic acid, 2-(Aminooxy)acetic acid, (aminooxy)acetic acid, AOAA, aminoxyacetic acid, Carboxymethoxyamine, among other names.
Description
(aminooxy)acetic acid is a member of the class of hydroxylamines that is acetic acid substituted at postion 2 by an aminooxy group. It is a compound which inhibits aminobutyrate aminotransferase activity in vivo, resulting in increased levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid in tissues. It has a role as an anticonvulsant, an EC 4.2.1.22 (cystathionine beta-synthase) inhibitor, an EC 2.6.1.19 (4-aminobutyrate--2-oxoglutarate transaminase) inhibitor and a nootropic agent. It is a member of hydroxylamines, a monocarboxylic acid and an amino acid. It is a conjugate acid of an (aminooxy)acetate.
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