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| − | A nonessential [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=amino | + | A nonessential [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=amino%20acid amino acid] derived from the hydrolysis of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=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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| − | * | + | * 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 Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 205 | ||
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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 | ||
| − | * | + | * Website address 1 Comment: Fisher Scientific at: https://www1.fishersci.com/catalogs/acrosgroup.jsp?catalogParamId=8084716&catalogParamType=AG mp= 314-316 C |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 06:24, 24 July 2013
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
Other Properties
Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ether and acetone.
| Composition | C3H7NO2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 56-41-7 |
| Melting Point | 297 (dec) |
| Density | 1.401 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 89.09 |
Hazards and Safety
Flash point = 314 C Sensitive to air and moisture. Contact may cause irritation.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Authority
- 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
- Website address 1 Comment: Fisher Scientific at: https://www1.fishersci.com/catalogs/acrosgroup.jsp?catalogParamId=8084716&catalogParamType=AG mp= 314-316 C