Asparagina

C₄H₈N₂O₃

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

CAS: 70-47-3

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 8 1,0080
Carbono C 4 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 2 14,0070
Oxígeno O 3 15,9990

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Cell culture media
  • Food science research

Datos curiosos

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

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
132,12 g/mol
Densidad
1,5430 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
234,0 °C
Solubilidad
25 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
132,0535
XLogP
-3,4
TPSA
106,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
3
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
4
Enlaces rotables
3
Átomos pesados
9
Complejidad
134,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Asparagina?
Asparagina (C₄H₈N₂O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-2-Amino-3-carbamoylpropanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Asparagina?
Asparagina has a molar mass of 132.12 g/mol.
What state is Asparagina at room temperature?
Asparagina is a solid at room temperature.
Is Asparagina organic or inorganic?
Asparagina is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Asparagina?
Asparagina (C₄H₈N₂O₃) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Nitrógeno (N), Oxígeno (O).