Proline

C₅H₉NO₂

IUPAC: (2S)-Pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid

CAS: 147-85-3

Descripción general

Proline is unique among the standard amino acids as it has a cyclic side chain bonded to both the nitrogen and alpha carbon. It is crucial for collagen structure.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 9 1,0080
Carbon C 5 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×9
7,9%
C
Carbon ×5
52,2%
N
Nitrogen ×1
12,2%
O
Oxygen ×2
27,8%

Usos

  • • Pharmaceutical
  • • Food flavor enhancer
  • • Cell culture media

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Makes up about 25% of the amino acids in collagen, enabling its triple helix structure

Structure

SMILES

C1CC(NC1)C(=O)O

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
115,13 g/mol
Densidad
1,3500 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
228,0 °C
Solubilidad
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
115,0633
XLogP
-2,5
TPSA
49,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
8
Complexity
103,0

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C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

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C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Proline?
Proline (C₅H₉NO₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-Pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Proline?
Proline has a molar mass of 115.13 g/mol.
What state is Proline at room temperature?
Proline is a solid at room temperature.
Is Proline organic or inorganic?
Proline is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Proline?
Proline (C₅H₉NO₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).