IUPAC Name
(2S)-Pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid
Synonyms
2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H9NO2
Canonical SMILES
C1CC(NC1)C(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H9NO2/c7-5(8)4-2-1-3-6-4/h4,6H,1-3H2,(H,7,8)/t4-/m0/s1
InChI Key
ONIBWKKTOPOVIA-BYPYZUCNSA-N
Melting Point
228 °C(lit.)
Solubility
Soluble in water
Application
L-Proline is an amino acid and precursor (with vitamin C) for collagen, the building block of the structure of tendons, ligaments, arteries, veins and muscles. It is important in wound healing.
Typical Applications
Use as cleansing agent.