L-Alanine CAS 56-41-7
Chemical name: L-Alanine
Synonymous names:(S)-2-Aminopropanoic acid;Ala;
Alanine
CAS No:56-41-7
Molecular formula:C3H7NO2
Molecular weight:89.09
EINECS No:200-273-8
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Structural formula:
Product Description:
Items |
Specifications |
Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
Assay |
98.5 MIN |
pH |
7.0 MAX |
Specific rotation [a]D025 |
+15.5° MAX |
Chloride(Cl) |
0.05% MAX |
Sulfate(SO4) |
0.03% MAX |
Iron(Fe) |
30ppm MAX |
Heavy metals(Pb) |
15ppm MAX |
Loss on drying |
0.20% MAX |
Residue on ignition |
0.15% MAX |
Properties and Usage:
L-alanine is a naturally occurring non-essential amino acid that is widely distributed in animal and plant proteins. It is commonly used in food additives, nutritional supplements, pharmaceutical intermediates, synthetic materials and other fields.
1. Food and Beverages
L-alanine, as a food additive, can improve the taste and flavor of food. It is often used to enhance sweetness and provide umami in beverages, dairy products and processed foods. It is particularly suitable for the formulation of low-sugar or sugar-free foods.
2. Nutritional Supplements
L-alanine is used as a nutritional supplement to enhance physical fitness, improve athletic performance, and promote muscle recovery.
3. Cosmetics and Skin Care Products
L-alanine has natural moisturizing properties and can effectively improve the elasticity and smoothness of the skin. It is commonly found in creams, lotions and other skin care products.
4. Pharmaceutical Industry
L-alanine is used as an intermediate in drug synthesis in pharmaceuticals to improve the stability and bioavailability of drugs.
5. Biotechnology and Agriculture
L-alanine is often used in biological culture media to support the growth of cells and microorganisms. In addition, as a plant nutrient, it enhances the resistance of plants to environmental stress and helps promote agricultural production.
6. Synthetic materials
In polymer synthesis, L-alanine, as a precursor of synthetic materials, can improve the performance and stability of synthetic materials and is suitable for the preparation of high-end materials.
7. Chemical industry
L-alanine can be used as a catalyst and intermediate for chemical reactions, used to synthesize complex chemicals or optimize chemical reactions, and is widely used in chemical production.
Storage conditions: Keep sealed cool and dry.Protect from moisture, sunlight and fire in storage and transportation.
Packing: This product is packed in5kg 25kg 50Kg cardboard drums, and it can also be customized according to customers' requirements