β-alanine

Name:
β-alanine
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	3-aminopropanoic acid; β-aminopropionic acid
M Formula:	NH2CH2CH2COOH
Properties:
White prisms. Mp 198C (decomposes). Soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol, insoluble in ether. The pH of a 50% solution is 6.0–7.3. Hydrochloride plates and leaflets: mp 122.5C. Platinichloride: yellow leaflets, mp 210C (decomposes).
Derivation:
Addition of ammonia to β-propiolactone, other processes based on the reaction of ammonia with acrylonitrile, etc.
Use:
Biochemical research, organic synthesis, calcium pantothenate production, buffer in electroplating.