Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
62-57-7
Molecular Formula
C4H9NO2
Molecular Weight
103.12 g/mol
Synonym

2-Aminoisobutyric Acid; 2-Amino-2-methylpropanoic acid; 

Keywords
Amino Acid Derivatives
Miscellaneous compounds
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2-Aminoisobutyric acid (C₄H₉NO₂) is a non-proteinogenic amino acid in which the amino group and two methyl groups are attached to the same carbon atom. It is used in peptide synthesis and biochemical research due to its ability to influence peptide structure and stability.