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Balenine

Also known as (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanamido)-3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid, L-balenine, NA-(3-aminopropanoyl)-Nt-methyl-L-histidine

CAS 331-38-4Formula C10H16N4O3Molar mass 240.26 g/mol
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Balenine chemical structure, C10H16N4O3, CAS 331-38-4
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
331-38-4
Formula
C10H16N4O3
Molar mass
240.26 g/mol
HS code
293329
Category
Heterocyclic building blocks

What is Balenine?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Balenine is a peptide. It is a tautomer of a balenine zwitterion.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-(1-methylimidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid
CAS number
331-38-4
Molecular formula
C10H16N4O3
InChIKey
SLRNWACWRVGMKD-QMMMGPOBSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H16N4O3/c1-14-5-7(12-6-14)4-8(10(16)17)13-9(15)2-3-11/h5-6,8H,2-4,11H2,1H3,(H,13,15)(H,16,17)/t8-/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
Cn1cnc(CC(NC(=O)CCN)C(=O)O)c1
Isomeric SMILES
CN1C=C(N=C1)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)NC(=O)CCN

Synonyms

  • (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanamido)-3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid
  • L-balenine
  • NA-(3-aminopropanoyl)-Nt-methyl-L-histidine
  • isoanserine
  • (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-(1-methylimidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid
  • betaAla-His(1-Me)
  • Nalpha-beta-Alanyl-1-methyl-L-histidine
  • beta-Ala-3-methyl-His
  • 331-38-4(free)
  • beta-Alanyl-3-methylhistidine
  • beta-alanyl-1-methyl-l-histidine
  • histidine, beta-alanyl-1-methyl-
  • Beta-alanyl-n tau-methyl histidine
  • L-Histidine, beta-alanyl-1-methyl-
  • L-Balenine pound TFA salt pound(c)
  • L-BalenineDiscontinued, see B115520
  • 3-aminopropanoyl (2S)-2-amino-3-(1-methylimidazol-4-yl)propanoate

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
240.26 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
240.1222 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.12calc.
Topological polar surface area
110.2 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
6calc.
Heavy atoms
17calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.5calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1c[nH]cn1

c1c[nH]cn1

1 ring, 5 atoms, the Imidazole ring system.

14,448 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Balenine is traded under.

HS 2933.29Indicative HS code

Compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the…

World exports in 2024
$1.43B
−7.6% vs 2023, imports $1.47B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China28.1%
  2. France * partner reported12.7%
  3. India * partner reported10.3%
Top importers
  1. United Kingdom13.0%
  2. United States7.9%
  3. China6.5%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Balenine is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Balenine, based on the data on this page

What is Balenine?

Balenine is a peptide. It is a tautomer of a balenine zwitterion.

What is the CAS number of Balenine?

The CAS registry number of Balenine is 331-38-4.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Balenine?

The molecular formula of Balenine is C10H16N4O3 and its molar mass is 240.26 g/mol.

What is Balenine used for?

Known uses and roles of Balenine include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Balenine hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Balenine is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Balenine?

Balenine is usually classified under HS code 293329 (Compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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