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A7627

L-Alanine

≥98% (TLC), suitable for cell culture

Synonym(s):

(S)-2-Aminopropionic acid, L-α-Aminopropionic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C3H7NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
89.09
NACRES:
NA.26
PubChem Substance ID:
eCl@ss:
32160406
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
EC Number:
200-273-8
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1720248
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Product Name

L-Alanine, ≥98% (TLC)

Quality Level

assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

powder

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

color

, Colorless or White

solubility

H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless

application(s)

peptide synthesis

SMILES string

C[C@H](N)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C3H7NO2/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2H,4H2,1H3,(H,5,6)/t2-/m0/s1

InChI key

QNAYBMKLOCPYGJ-REOHCLBHSA-N

Gene Information

human ... CA1(759), CA2(760)

General description

L-Alanine, a non-essential amino acid, is produced enzymatically from L-aspartate using aspartate β-decarboxylase. It is the smallest among all the aminoacids.

Application

L-Alanine has been used as a supplement in complete medium for cell culture.


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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beta-N-methylamino-L-alanine induces neurological deficits and shortened life span in Drosophila
Zhou X, et al.
Toxins, 2(11), 2663-2679 (2010)
An internal sensor detects dietary amino acids and promotes food consumption in Drosophila
Zhe Yang
Nature, 1-36 (2017)
Optical properties of L-alanine organic crystals
Misoguti L, et al.
Optical Materials, 6(3), 147-152 (1996)