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C3909

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D-Cycloserine

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Synonym(s):
(R)-4-Amino-3-isoxazolidone, 4-Amino-3-isoxazolidinone
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C3H6N2O2
CAS Number:
68-41-7
Molecular Weight:
102.09
Beilstein:
80798
EC Number:
200-688-4
MDL number:
MFCD00005353
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
24277962
NACRES:
NA.28

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

200

form

powder

mp

147 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to light yellow

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria
mycobacteria

Mode of action

cell wall synthesis | interferes

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

N[C@@H]1CONC1=O

InChI

1S/C3H6N2O2/c4-2-1-7-5-3(2)6/h2H,1,4H2,(H,5,6)/t2-/m1/s1

InChI key

DYDCUQKUCUHJBH-UWTATZPHSA-N

Gene Information

human ... GRIN1(2902) , GRIN2A(2903) , GRIN2B(2904) , GRIN2C(2905) , GRIN2D(2906) , GRINA(2907)

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General description

Chemical structure: amino acid derivatives

Application

D-cycloserine has been used to inhibit serine hydroxymethyltransferase.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Mode of Action: Inhibits cell wall biosynthesis (D-Ala peptide bond formation). Also prevents conversion of D-Ala to L-Ala. Bacteriostatic.
Partial agonist at the glycine modulatory site of NMDA glutamatergic receptors; antibiotic against Gram-negative bacteria.
Mode of Resistance: D-Ala transport interference.

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Keep in a dry place.

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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