7,8-diaminononanoic acid

**Description:**\n7,8-Diamino-nonanoic acid is an amino fatty acid with amino substituents at positions 7 and 8. It is a naturally occurring intermediate in the biosynthetic pathway of biotin in plants and microorganisms. Its chemical structure and the enzymes involved in its synthesis are targets for the development of herbicides and antimicrobial drugs[1][3][5].\n\n**Mechanism of Action:**\nAs an intermediate in biotin biosynthesis (specifically as a precursor to dethiobiotin), it does not have a direct pharmacological mechanism but is essential for microbial growth. Inhibition of its synthesis or metabolism can disrupt biotin production in target organisms[1][3][5].

Other names

7,8-diaminopelargonic acid(7R,8S)-7,8-diaminononanoic acidNonanoic acid-7,8-diamino-DL-7,8-Diaminopelargonic acid