| Cucurbitin | |
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(3R)-3-Aminopyrrolidine-3-carboxylic acid |
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Other names
(+)-Cucurbitin; Cucurbitine |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 6807-92-7 |
| PubChem | 442634 |
| ChemSpider | 390997 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C5H10N2O2 |
| Molar mass | 130.15 g mol−1 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
| Infobox references | |
Cucurbitin is an amino acid and a carboxypyrrolidine that can eliminate parasitic worms. It is found in Cucurbita seeds.[1][2] In 1992, a patent was filed to use the (-)-enantiomer in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.[3]