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]

Creatine methyl ester
Names
IUPAC name
Methyl N-(aminoiminomethyl)-N-methylglycine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/C5H11N3O2/c1-8(5(6)7)3-4(9)10-2/h3H2,1-2H3,(H3,6,7) checkY
    Key: JQIVVNGNZVUVJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
  • InChI=1/C5H11N3O2/c1-8(5(6)7)3-4(9)10-2/h3H2,1-2H3,(H3,6,7)
    Key: JQIVVNGNZVUVJC-UHFFFAOYAK
  • NC(N(C)CC(OC)=O)=N
  • O=C(OC)CN(C(=[N@H])N)C
Properties
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).
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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]

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References

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  1. ^ Feng, Liang; Hu, Jiwen; Liu, Zhilei; Zhao, Fabao; Liu, Guojun (June 2007). "Preparation and properties of optically active poly(N-methacryloyl l-leucine methyl ester)". Polymer. 48 (13): 3616–3623. doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2007.04.064. ISSN 0032-3861.
  2. ^ "Creatine Methyl Ester". combatcreatine.com. Retrieved 2024-11-10.