Alanine

Name:
Alanine
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	α-alanine; α-aminopropionic acid; 2-aminopropanoic acid
M Formula:	CH3CH(NH2)COOH
Properties:
Colorless crystals. Soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in ether. Optically active.DL-alanine, mp 295C (decomposes), sublimes at 200C.L(+)-alanine, mp 297C (decomposes).D(−)-alanine, mp 295C (decomposes).L(+)-alanine hydrochloride; prisms, mp 204C (decomposes).L(+)-alanine, N-acetyl-, crystals, mp 116C.L(+)-alanine, N-benzoyl-, crystals, mp 152–154C.
Derivation:
Hydrolysis of protein (silk, gelatin, zein), organic synthesis.
Grade:
Reagent, technical.
Use:
Microbiological research, biochemical research, dietary supplement.