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A7627

Sigma-Aldrich

L-Alanine

≥98% (TLC), suitable for cell culture

Synonym(s):

(S)-2-Aminopropionic acid, L-α-Aminopropionic acid

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C3H7NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
89.09
Beilstein:
1720248
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
eCl@ss:
32160406
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.26

product name

L-Alanine, ≥98% (TLC)

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

powder

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

color

, Colorless or 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)

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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.

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

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