Alanine

Alanine is a small, non-essential amino acid widely used in protein synthesis. It plays a role in the metabolism of tryptophan and vitamin pyridoxine. It also plays a key role in the glucose-alanine cycle between muscle tissue and the liver.

CAS Number:                 

56-41-7

Synonyms:                      

L-alanine; Alanine; (S)-Alanine; (S)-2-Aminopropanoic acid; L-alpha-alanine  

Molecular Formula:     

C3H7NO2

Molecular Weight:  

89.094 g/mol

InChI Key:                   

QNAYBMKLOCPYGJ-REOHCLBHSA-N