Molekula
N-(2-Methylbutyryl)glycine
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N-(2-Methylbutyryl)glycine is an N-acylglycine and human metabolite, functionally related to 2-methylbutyric acid. It is used as an analytical and diagnostic reference standard in acylglycine analysis, for example as a urinary marker of 2-methylbutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase (SBCAD) deficiency. Available with a CAS number of 52320-67-9, its molecular formula is C7H13NO3 and molecular weight is 159.18 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies N-(2-Methylbutyryl)glycine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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100 mg — $56.50 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder or crystals |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Purity | ≥ 98.0 % |
| NMR | Conforms to Spectrum |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90034036 |
| CAS Number | 52320-67-9 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(2-methylbutanoylamino)acetic acid |
| Molecular Formula | C7H13NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 159.18 |
| Exact Mass | 159.0895 |
| SMILES | CCC(C)C(=O)NCC(=O)O |
| InChIKey | HOACIBQKYRHBOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H13NO3/c1-3-5(2)7(11)8-4-6(9)10/h5H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H,8,11)(H,9,10) |
| PubChem CID | 193872 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29241911 |
| Tariff Code | 2924190090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (2-methylbutanoyl)glycine
- 2-(2-methylbutanamido)acetic acid
- 2-(2-methylbutanoylamino)acetic acid
- 2-Methylbutyrylglycine
- a-methylbutyrylglycine
- alpha-Methylbutyrylglycine
- Glycine, N-(2-methyl-1-oxobutyl)-
- N-(2-methyl-1-oxobutyl)-Glycine
- N-(2-methylbutanoyl)glycine
- N-sec-Valerylglycine
Frequently asked questions
What is N-(2-Methylbutyryl)glycine used for?
It is used as a metabolite and biomarker reference standard for acylglycine analysis, for example in the detection of urinary 2-methylbutyrylglycine as a marker of 2-methylbutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase (SBCAD) deficiency.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of N-(2-Methylbutyryl)glycine?
The formula is C7H13NO3 with a molecular weight of 159.18 g/mol.
How should N-(2-Methylbutyryl)glycine be stored?
It should be stored at 2 to 8 °C, protected from light and moisture.
What grade is available for N-(2-Methylbutyryl)glycine?
It is available in research grade, suitable for laboratory and pharmaceutical development use.
Can Molekula supply N-(2-Methylbutyryl)glycine in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply this compound in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of N-(2-Methylbutyryl)glycine?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), with additional documentation available upon request.
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