asparagine
L-Asparagine is a neutral, genetically coded, non-essential amino acid (meaning that the human body can produce it on its own with proper nutrition).
When referring to amino acids, the words essential and non-essential dont have their normal meanings. Essential amino acids are amino acids that the human body can not produce on its own and must gather from food sources. Non-essential amino acids are amino acids that the human body can produce on its own. Both kinds are required for human health.
three letter abbreviation: asn
one letter abbreviation: n
linear structure formula: H2N-CO-CH2-CH(NH2)-COOH
molecular formula: C4H8N2O3
molecular weight: 132.12
isoelectric point (pH): 5.41 (neutral)
pKa values: 2.02, 8.80
CAS Registry Number 70-47-3

See also: amino acids




