Molekula
DL-Alanine
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DL-Alanine is a non-essential amino acid used in biochemical research, cell culture media, and pharmaceutical synthesis. It also serves as a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in food and flavor formulations. It is available in high purity and is stable at room temperature. CAS: 302-72-7, Molecular Formula: C3H7NO2, Molecular Weight: 89.09 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: None. Molekula supplies DL-Alanine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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1 kg — £51.40 per pack ex VAT · £61.68 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Heavy metals | ≤0.002% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.1% |
| Storage Temperature | +20 ℃ |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤0.02% |
| Assay | (on dry basis) 98.5% to 101.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | <0.1% |
| Arsenic (As) | <2ppm |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Vapour Pressure | 0.00000011 mmHg |
Source: PubChem CID 602 (Haz-Map)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 44733272 |
| CAS Number | 302-72-7 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-aminopropanoic acid |
| EC Number | 206-126-4 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3CH(NH2)COOH |
| Molecular Weight | 89.09 |
| Exact Mass | 89.0477 |
| SMILES | CC(C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | QNAYBMKLOCPYGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H7NO2/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2H,4H2,1H3,(H,5,6) |
| PubChem CID | 602 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 2922.49.4910 |
| Tariff Code | 2922498590 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (+-)-2-Aminopropionic acid
- (+-)-Alanine
- (R,S)-Alanine
- (RS)-2-Aminopropionsaeure
- Alanine, DL-
- DL-2-Aminopropanoic acid
- DL-2-Aminopropionic acid
- DLalphaAlanine
- DLalphaAminopropionic acid
- FEMA NO. 3818
Frequently asked questions
What is DL-Alanine used for?
DL-Alanine is commonly used as a building block in peptide synthesis and as a nutrient in cell culture media.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of DL-Alanine?
The formula is C3H7NO2 and the molecular weight is 89.09 g/mol.
How should DL-Alanine be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of DL-Alanine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies DL-Alanine in reagent grade, suitable for laboratory and research use.
Can Molekula supply DL-Alanine in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply DL-Alanine in bulk quantities—please contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a DL-Alanine order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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