Saccharopine

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Saccharopine Structure
Saccharopine structure
Common Name Saccharopine
CAS Number 997-68-2 Molecular Weight 276.28600
Density 1.333g/cm3 Boiling Point 537.2ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C11H20N2O6 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 278.7ºC

 Use of Saccharopine


Saccharopine (L-Saccharopine), a lysine degradation intermediate, is a mitochondrial toxin. Lysine and α-ketoglutarate are converted into Saccharopine by the lysine-ketoglutarate reductase. Saccharopine is then oxidized to α-aminoapidate semialdehyde and glutamate by the saccharopine dehydrogenase. Saccharopine impairs development by disrupting mitochondrial homeostasis[1][2][3].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name L-saccharopine
Synonym More Synonyms

 Saccharopine Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Saccharopine (L-Saccharopine), a lysine degradation intermediate, is a mitochondrial toxin. Lysine and α-ketoglutarate are converted into Saccharopine by the lysine-ketoglutarate reductase. Saccharopine is then oxidized to α-aminoapidate semialdehyde and glutamate by the saccharopine dehydrogenase. Saccharopine impairs development by disrupting mitochondrial homeostasis[1][2][3].
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In Vitro Saccharopine accumulation leads to mitochondrial damage and functional loss which is induced by saccharopine dehydrogenase (SDH) mutations of α-aminoadipate semialdehyde synthase (AASS)-1 in C. elegans[1].
In Vivo Saccharopine accumulation induces mitochondrial damage and progressive postnatal growth retardation in Aass mutant mice[1].
References

[1]. Zhou J, et, al. The lysine catabolite saccharopine impairs development by disrupting mitochondrial homeostasis. J Cell Biol. 2019 Feb 4;218(2):580-597.

[2]. Leandro J, et, al. Saccharopine, a lysine degradation intermediate, is a mitochondrial toxin. J Cell Biol. 2019 Feb 4;218(2):391-392.

[3]. Papes F, et, al. Lysine degradation through the saccharopine pathway in mammals: involvement of both bifunctional and monofunctional lysine-degrading enzymes in mouse. Biochem J. 1999 Dec 1;344 Pt 2(Pt 2):555-63.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.333g/cm3
Boiling Point 537.2ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C11H20N2O6
Molecular Weight 276.28600
Flash Point 278.7ºC
Exact Mass 276.13200
PSA 149.95000
LogP 0.56740
Index of Refraction 1.537
InChIKey ZDGJAHTZVHVLOT-YUMQZZPRSA-N
SMILES NC(CCCCNC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2922499990

 Precursor & DownStream

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Precursor  0

DownStream  2

 Customs

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HS Code 2922499990
Summary HS:2922499990 other amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

 Articles35

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Attenuation of autophagic-proteolysis in C2C12 cells by saccharopine.

Mol. Cell Biochem. 410 , 93-100, (2015)

Muscle wasting impairs physical function and leads people to a bedridden state. We previously demonstrated that lysine (Lys) suppresses autophagic-proteolysis through the Akt pathway. However, the eff...

Molecular cloning and expression of human L-pipecolate oxidase.

Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 270(3) , 1101-5, (2000)

In higher eukaryotes L-lysine can be degraded via two distinct routes including the saccharopine pathway and the L-pipecolate pathway. The saccharopine pathway is the primary route of degradation of l...

Lysine catabolism in Haemonchus contortus and Teladorsagia circumcincta.

Exp. Parasitol. 131(1) , 101-6, (2012)

Catabolism of lysine through the pipecolate, saccharopine and cadaverine pathways has been investigated in L3 and adult Haemonchus contortus and Teladorsagia circumcincta. Both enzymes of the saccharo...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

L-SACCHAROPINE
L-Saccharopine

 Saccharopine | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the boiling point of L-saccharopine?
A: Boiling point of L-saccharopine is 537.2ºC at 760mmHg.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of L-saccharopine?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of L-saccharopine is 149.95000.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of L-saccharopine?
A: SMILES notation of L-saccharopine is NC(CCCCNC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O.
Q: What are the downstream products of L-saccharopine?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of L-saccharopine: 56-87-1;64-15-3.
Q: What English synonyms does L-saccharopine have?
A: English synonyms of L-saccharopine: L-SACCHAROPINE, L-Saccharopine.
Q: What is the LogP of L-saccharopine?
A: LogP of L-saccharopine is 0.56740.
Q: What is the molecular formula of L-saccharopine?
A: Molecular formula of L-saccharopine is C11H20N2O6.
Q: What is the InChIKey of L-saccharopine?
A: InChIKey of L-saccharopine is ZDGJAHTZVHVLOT-YUMQZZPRSA-N.
Q: What is the CAS number of L-saccharopine?
A: CAS number of L-saccharopine is 997-68-2.
Q: What is the molecular weight of L-saccharopine?
A: Molecular weight of L-saccharopine is 276.28600.

 Saccharopinefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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