| Description | DL-Willardiine (2-amino-3-(2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-1-yl)propanoic acid) is an unnatural amino acid, a derivative of glutamate. It is an agonist of mGluR5, which regulates the activity of enzymes involved in neurotransmitter synthesis and catabolism, and affects the activity of ion channels and other membrane proteins. |
| Synonyms | 2-amino-3-(2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-1-yl)propanoic acid |
| molecular weight | 199.16 |
| Molecular formula | C7H9N3O4 |
| CAS | 19772-76-0 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: < 1.99 mg/mL (10 mM, insoluble or slightly soluble) |