L2aminohexanoic

L2aminohexanoic acid, also known as L-2-aminohexanoic acid, is a chiral amino acid with the chemical formula C6H13NO2. It is a member of the amino acid family, which are organic compounds containing an amino group (-NH2), a carboxyl group (-COOH), and a side chain (in this case, a hexyl group). L2aminohexanoic acid is classified as an L-amino acid, meaning it has the amino group on the left side of the molecule when viewed from the carboxyl group. This amino acid is not one of the 20 standard amino acids found in proteins, but it can be incorporated into proteins by certain microorganisms and some enzymes. It is often used in biochemical research as a tool to study protein synthesis and structure. L2aminohexanoic acid can be synthesized chemically or isolated from natural sources. Its properties and applications are still an active area of research in biochemistry and molecular biology.