Proline

C₅H₉NO₂

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

CAS: 147-85-3

अवलोकन

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.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 9 1.0080
Carbon C 5 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

C
52.2%
N
12.2%
O
27.8%

उपयोग

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Food flavor enhancer
  • Cell culture media

रोचक तथ्य

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

Structure

SMILES

C1CC(NC1)C(=O)O

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
115.13 g/mol
घनत्व
1.3500 g/cm³
गलनांक
228.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

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).