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L-Alanine
Catalog Number
ACM56417-7
Product Name
L-Alanine
Structure
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CAS
56-41-7
Synonyms
(S)-2-Aminopropanoic acid
IUPAC Name
4-[(1R)-1-Hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]benzene-1,2-diol
Molecular Weight
89.09
Molecular Formula
C3H7NO2
Canonical SMILES
CNCC(C1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H13NO3/c1-10-5-9(13)6-2-3-7(11)8(12)4-6/h2-4,9-13H,5H2,1H3/t9-/m0/s1
InChI Key
UCTWMZQNUQWSLP-VIFPVBQESA-N
Boiling Point
212.9±23.0 °C
Melting Point
314.5 °C
Flash Point
82.6 °C
Purity
99%
Density
1.432 g/cm³
Solubility
Very slightly soluble in alcohol
Appearance
Solid
Storage
2-8 °C
Assay
0.99
Color Form
Orthorhombic crystals from water;White crystalline powder;
Complexity
154
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
1
EC Number
200-273-8
Exact Mass
183.08954328
H-Bond Acceptor
3
H-Bond Donor
2
Heavy Atom Count
6
Isomeric SMILES
CNC[C@@H](C1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O)O
Monoisotopic Mass
183.08954328
Odor
Odorless;
Other Experimental
PRISMS; DECOMP @ 204 DEG C /L-ALANINE HYDROCHLORIDE/;IR: 164 (Sadtler Research Laboratories IR Grating Collection) /Alpha-alanine (dl)/;UV: 2-10 (Organic Electronic Spectral Data, Phillips et al, John Wiley & Sons, New York) /Alpha-alanine (dl)/;NMR: 7552 (Sadtler Research Laboratories Spectral Collection) /Alpha-alanine (dl)/;Henry's Law constant = 1.5X10-9 atm-cu m/mol at 25 deg C (est);Hydroxyl radical reaction rate constant = 3.5X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 deg C (est);
Refractive Index
1.4650
Rotatable Bond Count
1
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Topological Polar Surface Area
72.7 Ų
UNII
OF5P57N2ZX
Vapor Pressure
1.05X10-7 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est);
Application
L-Alanine, the L-enantiomer of alanine, is a non-essential amino acid with a crucial role in the glucose-alanine cycle, facilitating nitrogen transfer from tissues to the liver and supporting gluconeogenesis. As an energy provider for muscles and the central nervous system, L-Alanine helps strengthen the immune system and assists in the metabolism of sugars and organic acids. Widely utilized in clinical nutrition, L-Alanine serves as a component in parenteral and enteral nutrition and as a dietary supplement for individuals at risk of alanine deficiency due to low-protein diets, liver disease, or specific genetic conditions. Additionally, it is employed in the food and beverage industry as a sweetener and flavor enhancer, in pharmaceuticals as an intermediate, and in agriculture and animal feed as a nutritional supplement. Its roles extend to supporting prostate health, regulating insulin, and enhancing the germination of Bacillus subtilis spores. L-Alanine's metabolism, if dysregulated, can be linked to various conditions including diabetes and metabolic syndrome, highlighting its significance in maintaining overall health.
December 29, 2024
Versatile L-Alanine: A Researcher's Essential
L-Alanine from Alfa Chemistry is exceptional for research! Used it to enhance my Bacillus subtilis spore germination experiments. Its purity and reliability made a significant impact on our metabolic studies. Highly recommend it for scientific use!
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