A7627

L-Alanine

≥98% (TLC)

• Synonym(s): (S)-2-Aminopropionic acid, L-α-Aminopropionic acid
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₃H₇NO₂
• CAS Number: 56-41-7
• Molecular Weight: 89.09
• Beilstein: 1720248
• EC Number: 200-273-8
• MDL number: MFCD00064410
• eCl@ss: 32160406
• PubChem Substance ID: 24891260
• NACRES: NA.26

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98% (TLC)
• form: powder
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• color: 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)

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves