white to beige powder and/or chunks
2,6-Diaminopimelic acid (2,6-DAP) can be used as a building block in the synthesis of tripeptides , and γ-glutamyldiaminopimelic acid derivatives.
Mixture of LL-, DD- and meso-isomers
2,6-Diaminopimelic acid is used as a constituent of proteoglycans. It is used as a component of bacterial cell wall.
ChEBI: The amino dicarboxylic acid that is heptanedioic acid with amino aubstituents at C-2 and C-6.
2,6-Diaminopimelic acid is produced in bacteria and is a component of cell wall. It is also synthesized by higher plants.
2,6-Diaminopimelic acid is essential for microbial metabolism and is a potential marker for quantification of microbial proteins. It is a sensitive and reliable marker and is majorly quantified using gradient high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
Crystallise the acid from H2O or aqueous EtOH. Also purify it by dissolving it in hot H2O and adding 5volumes of EtOH, filter after 12hours at -10o. The acid has been recrystallised from 35% aqueous EtOH [Wade et al. J Am Chem Soc 79 648, 651 1957]. [Beilstein 4 IV 3081.]
