aminoasetaatti

Aminoasetaatti is a chemical compound with the formula CH3NH2COOH. It is a derivative of amino acids, specifically an amino acid with a methyl group (CH3) replacing the hydrogen atom on the alpha carbon. This compound is not found naturally in living organisms but can be synthesized in the laboratory. Aminoasetaatti is used in various chemical and pharmaceutical applications. It serves as a precursor in the synthesis of other amino acids and is also used in the production of certain drugs and pharmaceutical intermediates. The compound is typically prepared through the reaction of methylamine with acetic anhydride or through the reduction of methylacetamide. Aminoasetaatti is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and many organic solvents. It is stable under normal conditions but can decompose upon heating or in the presence of strong acids or bases. The compound has a molecular weight of 75.07 g/mol and a melting point of approximately 160°C. Due to its potential to form salts and esters, aminoasetaatti is also used in the preparation of various organic compounds.