3-AMINO-3-METHYL-BUTYRIC ACID

Uses

3-Amino-3-methylbutanoic Acid acts as a reagent in the preparation of arylsulfonyl methylbutanamides of cycloalkylamines, particularly adamantylamines, as selective inhibitors of human and murine 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1. Synthesis of acetylcholine and carbamoylcholine analogs as a functionally selective α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist. Phenamide preparation by coupling reaction.