Asparagine
Amino acid
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Asparagine is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an α-amino group, an α-carboxylic acid group, and a side chain carboxamide, classifying it as a polar, aliphatic amino acid. It is non-essential in humans,... Wikipedia
Formula: C4H8N2O3
Molar mass: 132.12 g/mol
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image; Zwitterion: Interactive image
Acidity (pKa): : 2.1 (carboxyl; 20 °C, H2O); 8.80 (amino; 20 °C, H2O);
Appearance: white crystals
Boiling point: 438 °C (820 °F; 711 K)
Crystal structure: orthorhombic
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