L- Alanine

Alias: L- alpha alanine ,L-Laclamic acid,L - 2 - amino propionic acid
CAS:56-41-7
EINECS:200-273-8
Category: vitamins and amino acids, organic chemicals
Character: white powder
Content: 98%, 99%
Molecular formula: C3H7NO2
Molecular weight: 89.09
Melting point: 297 degrees C
Water solubility: soluble in water, ethanol, insoluble in ether and acetone
Density: 1.432
Introduction: L- alanine colorless to white crystalline powder, soluble in water, ethanol, insoluble in ether and acetone. Mainly used in biochemical research, tissue culture, liver function test, adding flavor agent, can increase the seasoning effect, but also can be used as acid correction agent to improve the organic acid of the sour.
Uses:
1. medicine
L- alanine is an important raw material for the synthesis of VB6, which is one of the components in the nutrition infusion of arginine.
Cysteine is mainly used for liver medicine, drug detoxification, expectorant medicine etc..
Cysteine and its derivatives can be used for liver poisoning detoxification, antipyretic and analgesic, ulcer, fatigue recovery and transfusion and synthesis of amino acid preparations, in particular for expectorant; treatment of bronchitis and expectorant effects.
L- alanine as the main component of the "amino acids injection - 800", the indications liver, encephalopathy, and to promote the rapid recovery of patients with hepatic coma, but also a diuretic medicine.
2. food additives
(1) can improve the nutritional value of food, in all kinds of food and beverages, such as bread, ice cream, tea, milk, carbonated soft drinks, ice cream and so on. Addition of 0.1~1% to alanine can significantly improve the protein utilization in food and beverage, and because of the characteristics of alanine can be directly absorbed by cells, therefore, after drinking can quickly recover fatigue, boost the spirit.