Hypoglycin
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| Hypoglycin | |
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| General | |
| Systematic name | L(S)-2-amino-3-(2-methylidenecyclopropyl)- propanoic acid |
| Other names | Hypoglycin A, Hypoglycine, 2-Methylenecyclopropanylalanine |
| Molecular formula | C7H11NO2 |
| SMILES | C=C1CC1CC(C(=O)O)N |
| Molar mass | 141.17 g/mol |
| Appearance | ? |
| CAS number | [156-56-9] |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | ? g/cm3, ? |
| Solubility in water | ? g/100 ml (?°C) |
| Melting point | 282°C (555.15 K) |
| Boiling point | ?°C (? K) |
| Acidity (pKa) | ? |
| Basicity (pKb) | ? |
| Chiral rotation [α]D | ?° |
| Viscosity | ? cP at ?°C |
| Structure | |
| Molecular shape | ? |
| Coordination geometry |
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| Crystal structure | ? |
| Dipole moment | ? D |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| Main hazards | ? |
| NFPA 704 | |
| Flash point | ?°C |
| R/S statement | R: ? S: ? |
| RTECS number | ? |
| Supplementary data page | |
| Structure and properties |
n, εr, etc. |
| Thermodynamic data |
Phase behaviour Solid, liquid, gas |
| Spectral data | UV, IR, NMR, MS |
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Hypoglycin is a naturally occurring organic compound in the species Blighia sapida. It is particularly concentrated in the fruit of the plant. Hypoglycin is toxic if ingested and is the causative agent of Jamaican Vomiting Sickness. It is an amino acid and chemically related to lysine. It competitively binds to enzymes used in the catabolism of lysine and is the reason why it and its metabolite MCPA are toxic.
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