Description

IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-(3-hydroxy-4-oxopyridin-1-yl)propanoic acid

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10N2O4/c9-5(8(13)14)3-10-2-1-6(11)7(12)4-10/h1-2,4-5,12H,3,9H2,(H,13,14)/t5-/m0/s1

InChIKey: WZNJWVWKTVETCG-YFKPBYRVSA-N

Canonical SMILES: C1=CN(C=C(C1=O)O)CC(C(=O)O)N

Isomeric SMILES: C1=CN(C=C(C1=O)O)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N

Synonyms: L-mimosine; Mimosine; 500-44-7; Leucenol; Leucenine; Leucaenine; Leucaenol; Mimosin; …

Botanical Source:

Product Overview

High-purity Mimosine, a non-protein amino acid isolated from Mimosa and Leucaena species, specifically manufactured for pharmaceutical research and metal chelation studies ¹.

Technical Specifications

• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀N₂O₄
• Molecular Weight: 198.18 g/mol
• Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
• Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
• Solubility: Soluble in water and methanol

Key Features & Benefits

• Natural chelating amino acid
• Strong metal-binding properties
• Validated structure and activity
• Antimicrobial and anti-cancer properties
• Comprehensive Certificate of Analysis

Research Applications

1. Metal Chelation Studies

   • Binding studies with Zn2+, Ni2+, Fe2+/3+, and Al3+
   • Metal complex formation research
   • Chelation therapy development
   • Structure-activity relationships

2. Pharmaceutical Research

   • Anti-cancer investigations
   • DNA replication studies
   • Cell cycle progression research
   • Apoptosis mechanisms

3. Peptide Development

   • Metal-binding peptide design
   • Therapeutic peptide research
   • Conformational studies
   • Peptide-metal interactions

Storage & Handling

• Store at 2-8°C
• Protect from light and moisture
• Handle under controlled conditions
• Stock solution guidelines provided
• Stability monitoring available

Quality Assurance

• GMP-compliant manufacturing
• Rigorous quality control
• Full analytical documentation
• Traceable lot numbers
• Stability data available

Research Support

BIORLAB provides:

• Technical consultation
• Analytical method support
• Metal binding protocols
• Stability data
• Safety documentation

Key Research Areas

1. Metal Chelation

   • Therapeutic chelator development
   • Metal binding optimization
   • Complex stability studies

2. Cell Biology

   • DNA damage response
   • Cell cycle regulation
   • Apoptotic pathways

3. Peptide Chemistry

   • Novel chelator design
   • Peptide-metal interactions
   • Conformational analysis

This premium-grade Mimosine is specifically designed for research institutions and pharmaceutical companies advancing therapeutic development and scientific research.

For research and development purposes only. Not for human consumption or clinical use.