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Monatin

Also known as (2S,4S)-4-amino-2-hydroxy-2-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)pentanedioic acid, (4S)-4-Hydroxy-4-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-L-glutamic acid, (2S,4S)-2-((1H-Indol-3-yl)methyl)-4-amino-2-hydroxypentanedioic acid

CAS 146142-94-1Formula C14H16N2O5Molar mass 292.29 g/mol
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Monatin chemical structure, C14H16N2O5, CAS 146142-94-1
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CAS number
146142-94-1
Formula
C14H16N2O5
Molar mass
292.29 g/mol
HS code
293399
Category
Amino acids and derivatives

What is Monatin?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

monatin has been reported in Sclerochiton ilicifolius.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2S,4S)-4-amino-2-hydroxy-2-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)pentanedioic acid
CAS number
146142-94-1 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C14H16N2O5
UNII
TL342VQ3GR
InChIKey
RMLYXMMBIZLGAQ-HZMBPMFUSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H16N2O5/c15-10(12(17)18)6-14(21,13(19)20)5-8-7-16-11-4-2-1-3-9(8)11/h1-4,7,10,16,21H,5-6,15H2,(H,17,18)(H,19,20)/t10-,14-/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
NC(CC(O)(Cc1c[nH]c2ccccc12)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
Isomeric SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)C[C@](C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)(C(=O)O)O

Synonyms

  • (2S,4S)-4-amino-2-hydroxy-2-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)pentanedioic acid
  • (4S)-4-Hydroxy-4-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-L-glutamic acid
  • (2S,4S)-2-((1H-Indol-3-yl)methyl)-4-amino-2-hydroxypentanedioic acid
  • Monatin, (2S,4S)-
  • (2S,4S)-4-amino-2-hydroxy-2-[(1H-indol-3-yl)methyl]pentanedioic acid
  • L-Glutamic acid, 4-hydroxy-4-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-, (4S)-
  • (2R,4S)-4-Azanyl-2-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-2-oxidanyl-pentanedioic acid

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
292.29 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
292.1059 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
0.33calc.
Topological polar surface area
136.6 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
5calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
6calc.
Heavy atoms
21calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.29calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccc2[nH]ccc2c1

c1ccc2[nH]ccc2c1

2 rings, 9 atoms, the Indole ring system.

25,097 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

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HS 2933.99Indicative HS code

Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, other

World exports in 2024
$12.1B
−31.0% vs 2023, imports $28.8B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China30.5%
  2. India * partner reported16.3%
  3. Ireland9.0%
Top importers
  1. Slovenia31.7%
  2. Italy24.2%
  3. United States5.0%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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Frequently asked questions

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What is Monatin?

monatin has been reported in Sclerochiton ilicifolius.

What is the CAS number of Monatin?

The CAS registry number of Monatin is 146142-94-1.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Monatin?

The molecular formula of Monatin is C14H16N2O5 and its molar mass is 292.29 g/mol.

Is Monatin hazardous?

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What is the HS code of Monatin?

Monatin is usually classified under HS code 293399 (Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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