Term Name: (aminooxy)acetic acid
Synonyms: (aminooxy)acetic acid, (carboxymethoxy)amine, (O-carboxymethyl)hydroxylamine, 2-(aminooxy)acetic acid, 2-aminooxyethanoic acid, aminooxyacetic acid, AOA, carboxymethoxyamine, U-7524
Definition: A member of the class of hydroxylamines that is acetic acid substituted at postion 2 by an aminooxy group. It is a compound which inhibits aminobutyrate aminotransferase activity in vivo, resulting in increased levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid in tissues.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:40823]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: amino acid hydroxylamines monocarboxylic acid
has_role: anticonvulsant EC 2.6.1.19 (4-aminobutyrate--2-oxoglutarate transaminase) inhibitor EC 4.2.1.22 (cystathionine beta-synthase) inhibitor nootropic agent
inverse is_conjugate_base_of: (aminooxy)acetate
is_conjugate_acid_of: (aminooxy)acetate