3-Methyl-diazirine-3-propanoic Acid

• CAT Number: R040393
• CAS Number: 25055-86-1
• Molecular Formula: C5H8N2O2
• Molecular Weight: 128.131
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-(3-Methyldiazirin-3-yl)propanoic Acid; 3-(3-Methyl-3-diazirinyl)propanoic Acid; 4,4-Azopentanoic Acid; 3-(3-methyl-3H-diazirin-3-yl)-propionic Acid; 3-(3-Methyl-diazirin-3-yl)-propanoic Acid
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-(3-methyldiazirin-3-yl)propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H8N2O2/c1-5(6-7-5)3-2-4(8)9/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,8,9)
• InChIKey: DSOGRJSLWCABBW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1(N=N1)CCC(=O)O

3-Methyl-diazirine-3-propanoic acid is a diazirine-containing compound used in photochemical and biochemical research, particularly in photo-crosslinking studies. The diazirine group forms reactive carbene intermediates when exposed to UV light, allowing it to covalently bind to nearby biomolecules. This property makes it a powerful tool for mapping protein-ligand interactions and studying biological pathways. Additionally, the carboxylic acid group enables conjugation to other molecules, enhancing its utility in creating probes for advanced biochemical applications and molecular research.