Synonyms: beta-N-Oxalo-L-alpha,beta-diaminopropionic acid; beta-N-Oxalyl-L-alpha,beta-diaminopropionate; 3-[(Carboxycarbonyl)amino]-L-alanine; BOAA; Dencichin; Dencichine; Nbeta-Oxalylamino-L-alanine; ODAP
Molecular Formula: C5H8N2O5
Molecular Weight: 176.13
Linear Structural Formula: C5H8N2O5
MDL Number: MFCD00055228
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: ß-ODAP is considered more neurotoxic than a-ODAP, thus during food processing, its conversion to a isomer is essential. ß-ODAP exhibits its neurotoxicity via the activation of metabotropic glutamatergic receptor.