β-Chloro-L-alanine

SKU: orb1300285

Description

L-β-Chloroalanine is a bacteriostatic amino acid analog that acts as a mechanism-based inhibitor of enzymes such as alanine racemase and threonine deaminase. It is widely used in biochemical research to study bacterial cell wall biosynthesis, enzyme mechanisms, and antimicrobial strategies in both in vitro and cell-based assays.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 2731-73-9
• MW: 123.54
• Purity: 99.67%
• Formula: C₃H₆ClNO₂
• SMILES: [C@@H](C(O)=O)(CCl)N
• Target: Antibacterial
• Solubility: H2O:30 mg/mL (242.84 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: keep away from direct sunlight,store under nitrogen | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Inhibitor, L-beta-Chloroalanine, L-b-Chloroalanine, L-β-Chloroalanine, inhibit, 3-Chloro-L-alanine, b-Chloro-L-alanine, Bacterial, beta-Chloro-L-alanine, βChloroLalanine, β-Chloro-L-alanine, β Chloro L alanine

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

439772