2-Amino-5-methyl-5-hexenoic acid - CAS 73322-75-5

2-Amino-5-methyl-5-hexenoic acid ((S) -2-Amino-5-methylhex-5-enoic acid) acts as a methionine analog, competing with methionine and thereby hindering cell growth. This compound inhibits protein synthesis in Salmonella typhimurium TA1535 and Escherichia coli K-12 without affecting the synthesis of DNA or RNA.

Antibacterial, Amino Acids and Derivatives

Microbiology/Virology, Metabolism

73242

C7H13NO2

143.184

[C@H](CCC(C)=C)(C(O)=O)N

-20°C

Ice Packs

Small Compound