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beta-Alanine

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

β-Alanine, β-Ala, 3-Aminopropionic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
NH2CH2CH2COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
89.09
Beilstein:
906793
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

beta-alanine

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

202 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

NCCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C3H7NO2/c4-2-1-3(5)6/h1-2,4H2,(H,5,6)

InChI key

UCMIRNVEIXFBKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

beta-Alanine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monograph such as Pamidronate Disodium for Injection

Biochem/physiol Actions

β-Alanine, a β−amino acid, is a component of pantothenic acid and the rate-limiting amino acid in the biosynthesis of the histidinyl antioxidant dipeptides carnosine and anserine. Endogenous β-amino acid that is a nonselective agonist at glycine receptors and a ligand for the G protein-coupled orphan receptor, TGR7 (MrgD). β-Alanine flux plays a cytoprotective role by supporting the osmotic stability of marine organisms, preimplantation mouse embryos and mammalian cells exposed to hypoxic stress.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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