Asparagine

C₄H₈N₂O₃

IUPAC: (2S)-2-Amino-3-carbamoylpropanoic acid

CAS: 70-47-3

Overview

Asparagine was the first amino acid to be isolated, discovered in asparagus juice in 1806. It plays a role in glycoprotein synthesis.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	8	1.0080
Carbon	C	4	12.0110
Nitrogen	N	2	14.0070
Oxygen	O	3	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×8

6.1%

Carbon ×4

36.4%

Nitrogen ×2

21.2%

Oxygen ×3

36.3%

Uses

• Pharmaceutical
• Cell culture media
• Food science research

Fun Facts

✦ The first amino acid ever discovered, isolated from asparagus juice in 1806

Structure

SMILES

C(C(C(=O)O)N)C(=O)N

Properties

Type: organic
State: solid
Molar Mass: 132.12 g/mol
Density: 1.5430 g/cm³
Melting Point: 234.0 °C
Solubility: 25 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 132.0535
XLogP: -3.4
TPSA: 106.0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 3
H-Bond Acceptors: 4
Rotatable Bonds: 3
Heavy Atoms: 9
Complexity: 134.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Asparagine?

Asparagine (C₄H₈N₂O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-2-Amino-3-carbamoylpropanoic acid.

What is the molecular weight of Asparagine?

Asparagine has a molar mass of 132.12 g/mol.

What state is Asparagine at room temperature?

Asparagine is a solid at room temperature.

Is Asparagine organic or inorganic?

Asparagine is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Asparagine?

Asparagine (C₄H₈N₂O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).