L-Aspartic acid potasium salt

SKU: orb1944973

Description

VX-548, the potassium salt of L-aspartic acid, is a research compound that induces nitrogen oxide production to enhance phagocytosis and support fish survival in vivo. Its potential to stimulate antibiotic activity is linked to its role as a precursor in the aspartic acid-4-semialdehyde biosynthesis pathway.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 1115-63-5
• MW: 171.19
• Purity: 98.00%
• Formula: C₄H₆KNO₄
• SMILES: [K+].N[C@@H](CC(O)=O)C([O-])=O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite,Others
• Solubility: DMSO:55 mg/mL (321.28 mM)

Bioactivity

• In Vivo:
  L-Aspartic acid potasium salt is shown to be a suitable prodrug for colon-specific drug delivery. L-Aspartic acid potasium salt across the BBB is sevenfold faster than that of L-Glu.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Aspartic acid potasium, Aspartic acid potasium salt, L-Aspartic acid potasium, Potassium L-aspartate

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

23672742