Creatine methyl ester

Creatine methyl ester is the methyl ester derivative of the amino acid creatine. It can be prepared by the esterification of creatine with methanol. ^[1]

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Creatine methyl ester

Names
IUPAC name Methyl N-(aminoiminomethyl)-N-methylglycine
Identifiers
CAS Number	341553-87-5 Y 132478-02-5 (HCl) N
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image Interactive image
ChemSpider	9861656 Y
PubChem CID	11686929
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID40470581
InChI InChI=1S/C5H11N3O2/c1-8(5(6)7)3-4(9)10-2/h3H2,1-2H3,(H3,6,7) Y Key: JQIVVNGNZVUVJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C5H11N3O2/c1-8(5(6)7)3-4(9)10-2/h3H2,1-2H3,(H3,6,7) Key: JQIVVNGNZVUVJC-UHFFFAOYAK
SMILES NC(N(C)CC(OC)=O)=N O=C(OC)CN(C(=[N@H])N)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C5H11N3O2
Molar mass	145.162 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

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By undergoing an esterification process with methanol, this compound seeks to enhance creatine's absorption rate in the body. Creatine esters, like creatine methyl ester, have been studied for their potential to improve bioavailability when compared to standard creatine monohydrate.^[2]