5aminovaleric

5-aminovaleric acid, also known as 5-aminopentanoic acid, is an omega-amino acid with the chemical formula C5H11NO2. It is a non-proteinogenic amino acid, meaning it is not one of the 20 standard amino acids found in proteins. Structurally, it is a linear five-carbon chain with an amino group (-NH2) at one end and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) at the other.

This compound can be synthesized through various chemical routes, often involving the reduction of glutarimide or the amination of valeric acid derivatives. 5-aminovaleric acid has been found in certain biological sources, although its physiological role is not as well-established as that of proteinogenic amino acids. It has been investigated for its potential applications in medicinal chemistry and as a building block in the synthesis of polymers and other organic compounds. Its chemical properties allow it to participate in reactions characteristic of both amines and carboxylic acids, enabling its incorporation into various chemical structures.