Ectoine is a carboxamidine heterocycle obtained by formal condensation of (2S)-2,4-diaminobutanoic acid with acetic acid. It has a role as an osmolyte. It is a carboxamidine, a member of 1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidines and a monocarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of an ectoinate. It is a tautomer of an ectoine zwitterion.
CAT# | MFP-003 |
Chemical Structure | |
CAS | 96702-03-3 |
Synonyms/Alias | UNII-7GXZ3858RY; (S)-2-Methyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid |
Chemical Name | (6S)-2-methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid |
M.F/Formula | C6H10N2O2 |
M.W/Mr. | 142.16 |
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