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A nonessential [[amino%20acid|amino acid]] derived from the hydrolysis of [[protein|protein]]. Alanine was first synthesized by A. Strecker in 1850. The abbreviation ALA is used in chromatographic testing reports for alanine. | A nonessential [[amino%20acid|amino acid]] derived from the hydrolysis of [[protein|protein]]. Alanine was first synthesized by A. Strecker in 1850. The abbreviation ALA is used in chromatographic testing reports for alanine. | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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aminopropionic acid; ALA; l-alanine | aminopropionic acid; ALA; l-alanine | ||
| − | [ | + | == Risks == |
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| + | * Flash point = 314 C | ||
| + | * Sensitive to air and moisture. | ||
| + | * Contact may cause irritation. | ||
| + | * Fisher Scientific: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=S25648&productDescription=DL-ALANINE+50+G&vendorId=VN00115888&countryCode=US&language=en MSDS] | ||
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Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ether and acetone. | Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ether and acetone. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 297 (dec) | + | | 297 (dec) C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 1.401 | + | | 1.401 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 721 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 721 | ||
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
| − | * | + | * Fisher Scientific at: https://www1.fishersci.com/catalogs/acrosgroup.jsp?catalogParamId=8084716&catalogParamType=AG mp= 314-316 C |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:22, 25 April 2022
Description
A nonessential Amino acid derived from the hydrolysis of Protein. Alanine was first synthesized by A. Strecker in 1850. The abbreviation ALA is used in chromatographic testing reports for alanine.
Synonyms and Related Terms
aminopropionic acid; ALA; l-alanine
Risks
- Flash point = 314 C
- Sensitive to air and moisture.
- Contact may cause irritation.
- Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ether and acetone.
| Composition | C3H7NO2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 56-41-7 |
| Melting Point | 297 (dec) C |
| Density | 1.401 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 89.09 |
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 721
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 205
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Fisher Scientific at: https://www1.fishersci.com/catalogs/acrosgroup.jsp?catalogParamId=8084716&catalogParamType=AG mp= 314-316 C