beta-Ureidoisobutyric acid

Beta-Ureidoisobutyric acid
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Methyl-3-ureidopropanoic acid
Systematic IUPAC name
3-(Carbamoylamino)-2-methylpropanoic acid[1]
Identifiers
3DMet B00750
1768736
2905-86-4 
ChEBI CHEBI:1670 Yes
ChemSpider 141172 Yes
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KEGG C05100 
MeSH beta-ureidoisobutyric+acid
PubChem 160663
55289370 R
Properties
Molecular formula
C5H10N2O3
Molar mass 146.14 g·mol−1
Related compounds
Related alkanoic acids
Related compounds
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Infobox references

β-Ureidoisobutyric acid is an intermediate in the catabolism of thymine.

References

  1. "beta-ureidoisobutyric acid - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 16 September 2004. Identification. Retrieved 28 June 2012.