Diaminopimelic Acid

A diamino derivative of heptanedioic acid with amino groups at C-2 and C-6 and the general formula (COOH)CH(NH2)CH2CH2CH2CH(NH2)(COOH).

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D02.241.081.337.699.250, D12.125.095.390

MeSH Unique ID: D003960

Registry Number: 583-93-7

Entry Terms:

• Acid, Diaminopimelic
• 2,6-Diaminopimelic Acid
• 2,6 Diaminopimelic Acid
• Acid, 2,6-Diaminopimelic

Previous Indexing:

• Amino Acids, Diamino (1974)
• Pimelic Acids (1972-1974)

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Diaminopimelic Acid

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Diaminopimelic Acid