Allylglycine

Allylglycine

Names
IUPAC name 2-Aminopent-4-enoic acid
Identifiers
CAS Number	7685-44-1 N
ChemSpider	13425 Y
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image Interactive image
PubChem	14044
InChI InChI=1S/C5H9NO2/c1-2-3-4(6)5(7)8/h2,4H,1,3,6H2,(H,7,8) Y Key: WNNNWFKQCKFSDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C5H9NO2/c1-2-3-4(6)5(7)8/h2,4H,1,3,6H2,(H,7,8) Key: WNNNWFKQCKFSDK-UHFFFAOYAL
SMILES C=CCC(C(=O)O)N O=C(O)C(N)CC=C
Properties
Chemical formula	C5H9NO2
Molar mass	115.13 g/mol
Appearance	white crystalline powder
Density	1.098 g/mL
Melting point	265 °C (509 °F; 538 K)
Boiling point	231 °C (448 °F; 504 K)
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Allylglycine is a glycine derivative. It is an inhibitor of the enzyme glutamate decarboxylase. Inhibition of glutamate decarboxylase blocks GABA biosynthesis, leading to lower levels of the neurotransmitter. Allylglycine is known to induce seizures in animals studies, presumably due to this GDC-inhibiting activity.