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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Alanine, 99%

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A15804.36

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Description

CAS: 56-41-7 | C3H7NO2 | 89.09 g/mol

L-Alanine plays a vital role in glucose-alanine cycle between tissue and liver. It is used for protein construction as well as involved in the metabolism of tryptophan and vitamin pyridoxine. It provides energy for muscles and central nervous system in order to strengthen the immune system. It helps in the metabolism of sugars and organic acids, and enhances the germination rates of Bacillus subtilis spores. It also displays a cholesterol-reducing effect in animals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
L-Alanine plays a vital role in glucose-alanine cycle between tissue and liver. It is used for protein construction as well as involved in the metabolism of tryptophan and vitamin pyridoxine. It provides energy for muscles and central nervous system in order to strengthen the immune system. It helps in the metabolism of sugars and organic acids, and enhances the germination rates of Bacillus subtilis spores. It also displays a cholesterol-reducing effect in animals.

Solubility
Soluble in water and cold ethanol. Slightly soluble in pyridine. Insoluble in ether and acetone.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 56-41-7
Molecular Formula C3H7NO2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 89.09
MDL Number MFCD00064410
InChI Key QNAYBMKLOCPYGJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
Synonym l-alanine, alanine, l-alpha-alanine, s-alanine, s-2-aminopropanoic acid, l-2-aminopropionic acid, 2s-2-aminopropanoic acid, h-ala-oh, l-+-alanine, l-2-aminopropanoic acid
PubChem CID 5950
ChEBI CHEBI:16977
IUPAC Name (2S)-2-aminopropanoic acid
SMILES C[C@H](N)C(O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point ∼295°C (decomposition)
Assay Percent Range 99%
Beilstein 1720248
Merck Index 14,204
Solubility Information Soluble in water and cold ethanol. Slightly soluble in pyridine. Insoluble in ether and acetone.
Density 1.432
Quantity 500 g
Formula Weight 89.09
Optical Rotation +14° (c=5 in 5N HCl)
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material L-Alanine
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