Cat Number: API302727

DL-Alanine

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CAS Number

302-72-7

Synonyms

alanine
2-Aminopropanoic acid
DL-2-Aminopropionic acid

Description

Alanine is a non-essential amino acid that occurs in high levels in its free state in plasma. It is produced from pyruvate by transamination. It is involved in sugar and acid metabolism, increases immunity, and provides energy for muscle tissue, brain, and the central nervous system.

Molecular Weight

89.09

Molecular Formula

C3H7NO2

SMILES

CC(C(=O)O)N

EINECS

206-126-4

Appearance

White crystalline powder

pKa

2.34 (at 25 ℃)