L-Alanine

SKU: orb1297696

Description

L-Alanine is a small, non-essential amino acid fundamental for protein biosynthesis. It is widely utilized in research for studying amino acid metabolism, cell culture media formulation, and as a component in biochemical assays related to energy and nitrogen metabolism in both in vitro and in vivo models.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 56-41-7
• MW: 89.09
• Purity: >99.99% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₃H₇NO₂
• SMILES: [C@@H](C(O)=O)(C)N
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: H2O:71.43 mg/mL (801.77 mM);DMSO:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: 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

alanine, Inhibitor, inhibit, L Alanine, LAlanine, L-Alanine, L-2-Aminopropionic acid, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5950