Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

CN1C(=O)\C(=C(\C)NCC(O)=O)C(=O)C1(C)C

InChIKey

InChIKey=OWHUYGBCEBNYLF-VURMDHGXSA-N

Formula

C11H16N2O4

Mass

240.259

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Superclass

Organic acids and derivatives

Class

Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Subclass

Amino acids, peptides, and analogues

Intermediate Tree Nodes

Amino acids and derivatives - Alpha amino acids and derivatives

Direct Parent

Alpha amino acids

Alternative Parents

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compounds

Substituents

Alpha-amino acid - Pyrrolidone - 2-pyrrolidone - 3-pyrrolidone - N-alkylpyrrolidine - Pyrrolidine - Tertiary carboxylic acid amide - Vinylogous amide - Cyclic ketone - Carboxamide group - Ketone - Lactam - Amino acid - Azacycle - Organoheterocyclic compound - Carboxylic acid - Secondary aliphatic amine - Enamine - Secondary amine - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Organic nitrogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Amine - Carbonyl group - Organonitrogen compound - Organooxygen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound

Description

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha amino acids. These are amino acids in which the amino group is attached to the carbon atom immediately adjacent to the carboxylate group (alpha carbon).

External Descriptors

Not available

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