Canaline

l-Canaline (IUPAC name 2-amino-4-(aminooxy)butyric acid)) is a non-proteinogenic amino acid. The compound is found in legumes that contain canavanine, from which it is produced by the action of arginase. The most common-used source for this amino acid is the jack bean, Canavalia ensiformis.

l-Canaline
Names
IUPAC name
(2S)-2-Amino-4-aminooxy-butanoic acid
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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  • InChI=1/C4H10N2O3/c5-3(4(7)8)1-2-9-6/h3H,1-2,5-6H2,(H,7,8)/t3-/m0/s1
    Key: FQPGMQABJNQLLF-VKHMYHEABX
  • O=C(O)[C@@H](N)CCON
Properties
C4H10N2O3
Molar mass 134.135 g·mol−1
Density 1.298 g/mL
Melting point 213 °C
Boiling point 378.1 °C (712.6 °F; 651.2 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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