2-Aminoisobutyric Acid

2-Aminoisobutyric acid is a non-proteinogenic amino acid with the molecular formula C₄H₉NO₂. It contains an amino group attached to a tertiary carbon, making it structurally similar to alanine but with two methyl groups on the α-carbon. It is commonly found in certain peptides and antibiotics and is used in biochemical and pharmaceutical research.