Description
D-Aspartic acid is a kind of non-essential amino acid found in food sources and dietary supplements. It is an endogenous NMDA receptor agonist and has similar activity to the L-isomer. It is also a non-metabolizable substrate for EAA uptake systems. It adjusts melatonin synthesis in the pineal gland. It may be used as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of schizophrenia-related symptoms.
Synonyms
(-)-Aspartic Acid; (R)-Aspartic Acid; D-(-)-Aspartic Acid; 2-Aminobutanedioic Acid; NSC 97922; NSC97922; NSC-97922; (R)-(−)-Aminosuccinic acid; (R)-2-Aminosuccinic acid; D-Aminosuccinic acid
IUPAC Name
(2R)-2-aminobutanedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C4H7NO4
Canonical SMILES
C(C(C(=O)O)N)C(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H7NO4/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7/h2H,1,5H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/t2-/m1/s1
InChIKey
CKLJMWTZIZZHCS-UWTATZPHSA-N
Boiling Point
264.1°C at 760 mmHg
Solubility
Soluble in Aqueous Acid
Appearance
White crystalline powder