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2-AMINOBUTANOIC ACID [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH3-CH2-CH(NH2)-CO2H
formula, see observation
OBS

2-aminobutanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

alpha-amino-n-butyric acid: the word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized; "n" must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula:3-CH2-CH(NH2)-CO2H

Key term(s)
  • α-amino-n-butyric acid

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3-CH2-CH(NH2)-CO2H
formula, see observation
OBS

acide 2-aminobutanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

acide alpha-amino-n-butyrique : le mot «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou être écrit en italique; l'abréviation «n» s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique :3-CH2-CH(NH2)-CO2H

Key term(s)
  • acide α-amino-n-butyrique

Spanish

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