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Saccharopine

Also known as L-Saccharopine, Saccharopin, epsilon-N-(L-glutar-2-yl)-L-lysine

CAS 997-68-2Formula C11H20N2O6Molar mass 276.29 g/mol
Saccharopine chemical structure, C11H20N2O6, CAS 997-68-2
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
997-68-2
Formula
C11H20N2O6
Molar mass
276.29 g/mol
HS code
292249
Category
Amino acids and derivatives

What is Saccharopine?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

L-saccharopine is the N6-(1,3-dicarboxypropan-1-yl) derivative of L-lysine. It has a role as a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a L-lysine derivative and an amino acid opine. It is a conjugate acid of a L-saccharopinate(1-).

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2S)-2-[[(5S)-5-amino-5-carboxypentyl]amino]pentanedioic acid
CAS number
997-68-2 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C11H20N2O6
UNII
WBQ73O8W32
MDL number
MFCD00056743
InChIKey
ZDGJAHTZVHVLOT-YUMQZZPRSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H20N2O6/c12-7(10(16)17)3-1-2-6-13-8(11(18)19)4-5-9(14)15/h7-8,13H,1-6,12H2,(H,14,15)(H,16,17)(H,18,19)/t7-,8-/m0/s1
Canonical SMILES
NC(CCCCNC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
Isomeric SMILES
C(CCN[C@@H](CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N

Synonyms

  • L-Saccharopine
  • Saccharopin
  • epsilon-N-(L-glutar-2-yl)-L-lysine
  • N6-(L-1,3-dicarboxypropyl)-L-lysine
  • N-[(5S)-5-amino-5-carboxypentyl]-L-glutamic acid
  • N-[(S)-5-Amino-5-carboxypentyl]-L-glutamic acid
  • N-((5S)-5-Amino-5-carboxypentyl)-l-glutamic acid
  • (2S)-2-[[(5S)-5-amino-5-carboxypentyl]amino]pentanedioic acid
  • (2S)-2-{[(5S)-5-amino-5-carboxypentyl]amino}pentanedioic acid
  • N-((S)-5-Amino-5-carboxypentyl)-L-glutamic acid
  • (2S)-2-(((5S)-5-amino-5-carboxypentyl)amino)pentanedioic acid
  • N-(5-Amino-5-carboxypentyl)glutamic acid
  • L-Glutamic acid, N-[(5S)-5-amino-5-carboxypentyl]-
  • accharopin
  • L-Glutamic acid, N-((5S)-5-amino-5-carboxypentyl)-
  • L-Saccharopin
  • Saccharopine, l-
  • N-(5-amino-5-carboxypentyl)-L-glutamic acid
  • ((S)-5-amino-5-carboxypentyl)-L-glutamic acid
  • L-Glutamic acid, N-(5-amino-5-carboxypentyl)-, (S)-
  • N(6)-(L-1,3-dicarboxypropyl)-L-lysine
  • N-(5-amino-5-carboxypentyl)-glutamic acid
  • L-N-(5-amino-5-carboxypentyl)-Glutamic acid
  • (S)-N-(5-amino-5-carboxypentyl)-L-Glutamic acid
  • (2S)-2-[[(5S)-5-amino-5-carboxy-pentyl]amino]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
276.29 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
276.1321 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-0.52calc.
Topological polar surface area
150 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
5calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
5calc.
Rotatable bonds
11calc.
Heavy atoms
19calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.73calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
  • animal metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • fungal metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite
  • mouse metabolite

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 Saccharopine is traded under.

HS 2922.49Indicative HS code

Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and…

World exports in 2024
$3.88B
−11.5% vs 2023, imports $3.87B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China38.7%
  2. India * partner reported8.3%
  3. Germany8.1%
Top importers
  1. United States13.4%
  2. Germany11.1%
  3. Japan6.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

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

Frequently asked questions

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What is Saccharopine?

L-saccharopine is the N6-(1,3-dicarboxypropan-1-yl) derivative of L-lysine. It has a role as a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a L-lysine derivative and an amino acid opine. It is a conjugate acid of a L-saccharopinate(1-).

What is the CAS number of Saccharopine?

The CAS registry number of Saccharopine is 997-68-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Saccharopine?

The molecular formula of Saccharopine is C11H20N2O6 and its molar mass is 276.29 g/mol.

What is Saccharopine used for?

Known uses and roles of Saccharopine include saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, animal metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite, fungal metabolite, human metabolite and 3 more.

Is Saccharopine hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Saccharopine 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 Saccharopine?

Saccharopine is usually classified under HS code 292249 (Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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