L-Alanine

L-alanine is a non-essential amino acid that occurs in high levels in its free state in plasma. It is produced from pyruvate by transamination. It is involved in sugar and acid metabolism, increases immunity, and provides energy for muscle tissue, brain, and the central nervous system. Alanine is one of the most widely used for protein construction and is involved in the metabolism of tryptophan and vitamin pyridoxine. Alanine helps in the metabolism of sugars and organic acids, and displays a cholesterol-reducing effect in animals. Synonyms: (2S)-2-Aminopropanoic Acid, (S)-(+)-Alanine, (S)-2-Aminopropanoic Acid, (S)-Alanine, L-(+)-Alanine, L-2-Aminopropanoic Acid, L-2-Aminopropionic Acid, L-alpha-Alanine, L-alpha-Aminopropionic Acid, Lactamine, NSC 206315, alpha-Alanine, alpha-Aminopropionic Acid , CAS No: 56-41-7 , Molecular Formula: C3H7NO2 , Molecular Weight: 89.09 , Appearance: White crystalline powder, Purity: >99%, Loss on Drying: <0.2%, Specific Rotation (C=4, H2O): +14.3° to +15.2°, Residue of Ignition: <0.10%, Chloride: <0.02%, Sulfate: <0.02%, pH: 5.7-6.7, Iron: <0.001%, Arsenic: <0.0001%, Heavy Metals (Pb): <0.001%, Ammonium Salt: <0.02%, Solubility: Cold 80% ethanol: 0.2%, Slightly soluble in ethanol, pyridine, insoluble in ether, acetone, Water: 1.64X10+5 mg/L at 25°C, pKa (25°C): 2.35 (-COOH), 9.87 (-NH2), Endotoxin: <0.5EU/mg, Storage: May be stored at RT short-term, 4°C long-term.