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alpha-amino acid zwitterion

CHEBI:CHEBI_78608

Definition

An amino acid zwitterion obtained by transfer of a proton from the carboxy to the amino group of any alpha-amino acid; major species at pH 7.3.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C2H4NO2R
Molecular Mass
74.059
Charge
0
SMILES
[NH3+]C([*])C([O-])=O

Alternative Names

  • an alpha-amino acid

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

core#notation
CHEBI:78608
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
MetaCyc:Alpha-Amino-Acids

Additional References

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