| Bioactivity | Aminoacetone hydrochloride is the simplest monopeptide. Aminoacetone hydrochloride is an intermediate in the metabolism of threonine and glycine. Aminoacetone hydrochloride is an endogenous substrate for semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase (SSAO), and can be used for determination of SSAO activity[1]. |
| Name | Aminoacetone hydrochloride |
| CAS | 7737-17-9 |
| Formula | C3H8ClNO |
| Molar Mass | 109.55 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | -20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Deng Y, et al. Assessment of the deamination of aminoacetone, an endogenous substrate for semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase. Anal Biochem. 1999 May 15;270(1):97-102. |