Hexanoyl glycine, Acyl amino acid derivative (ab144992)
Key features and details
- Acyl amino acid derivative.
- CAS Number: 24003-67-6
- DMSO
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Hexanoyl glycine, Acyl amino acid derivative -
Description
Acyl amino acid derivative. -
Alternative names
- Caproylglycine
- N-(1-Oxohexyl)glycine
- N-Caproylglycine
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Biological description
Acyl amino acid derivative used as a urinary biomarker for several indications. Increased urinary excretion of hexanoyl glycine in humans is indicative of a deficiency in medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase. Increased urinary hexanoyl glycine can also be used as a biomarker for exposure to gamma radiation.
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CAS Number
24003-67-6 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
N-(1-Oxohexyl)glycine -
Molecular weight
173.21 -
Molecular formula
C8H15NO3 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
DMSO -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
