Formation of amino acids by cobalt-60 irradiation of hydrogen cyanide solutions

Formation of amino acids by cobalt-60 irradiation of hydrogen cyanide solutions

Aqueous solutions of hydrogen cyanide (0.004-0.1 M) were exposed to cobalt-60 gamma rays. Among the products formed on hydrolysis of the irradiated solution; glycine, alanine, valine, serine, threonine, aspartic acid, and glutamic acid have been identified.

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Published in:Origins of Life Vol. 7; no. 3; pp. 187 - 189
Main Authors: Sweeney, M A, Toste, A P, Ponnamperuma, C
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Netherlands 01-08-1976
Subjects:
Alanine
Amino Acids
Aspartic Acid
Cobalt Radioisotopes
Glutamates
Glycine
Hydrogen Cyanide - radiation effects
Hydrolysis
Serine
Threonine
Valine
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Summary:Aqueous solutions of hydrogen cyanide (0.004-0.1 M) were exposed to cobalt-60 gamma rays. Among the products formed on hydrolysis of the irradiated solution; glycine, alanine, valine, serine, threonine, aspartic acid, and glutamic acid have been identified.
ISSN:0302-1688
1573-0875
DOI:10.1007/bf00926936