CAS: 68-41-7 EC No: 200-688-4 MDL No: MFCD00005353 RTECS: NY2975000 Powder Molecular Formula: C₃H₆N₂O₂ MW: 102.09 Melting Point: 147° (decomposes) Optical Rotation: [α]20/D +115.0±5.0°, c = 2% in water

Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis by competing with D-Alanine for incorporation into the cell wall. Active against most mycobacteria with some activity against gram negative bacteria.