L-ALANINE
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- Abbreviation: L-Ala
- Chemical Name: (S)-2-Aminopropionic Acid
- Chemical Formula: C3H7NO2
- Molecular Weight: 89.09
- Nitrogen Content: 15.72%
- CAS Number: 56-41-7
- Conforms To: USP, EP, JP
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water
- Assay: 98.5 to 101.0%
- Description: White crystals or crystalline powder; slightly sweet to taste
- Country of Origin: USA, China
- Manufacturing Process: Enzymatic
- Packaging: 1 Kg, 10 Kg poly pail, 50 Kg fiber drum
- Additional Information: Alanine is a non-essential amino acid that participates in the TCA cycle; metabolizing to glucose in the liver. It is a component in parental and enteral nutrition, as an active pharmaceutical ingredient and in foods as both a nutritional and flavoring compound.
