Specification
Description
L-Alanine, a non-essential amino acid, is produced enzymatically from L-aspartate using aspartate β-decarboxylase. It is the smallest among all the aminoacids.
Synonyms
(S)-2-Aminopropionic acid, L-α-Aminopropionic acid
Canonical SMILES
C[C@H](N)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C3H7NO2/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2H,4H2,1H3,(H,5,6)/t2-/m0/s1
InChI Key
QNAYBMKLOCPYGJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
Solubility
H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless
Application
L-Alanine has been used as a supplement in complete medium for cell culture.
Gene Information
human CA1(759), CA2(760)
Technique
cell culture | mammalian: suitable