Thermo Scientific Chemicals D-Alanine, 99%

Description

D-Alanine is essential for the biosynthesis of peptidoglycan crosslinking sub-units that are used for bacterial cell walls.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
D-Alanine is essential for the biosynthesis of peptidoglycan crosslinking sub-units that are used for bacterial cell walls.

Solubility
Soluble in water (155 mg/ml at 20°C), ethanol (slightly), and pyridine (slightly). Insoluble in ether, and acetone.

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 338-69-2
• Molecular Formula: C3H7NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 89.09
• MDL Number: MFCD00008077
• InChI Key: QNAYBMKLOCPYGJ-UWTATZPHSA-N
• Synonym: d-alanine, 2r-2-aminopropanoic acid, r-alanine, h-d-ala-oh, d-2-aminopropionic acid, d-ala, r-2-aminopropanoic acid, d-alpha-alanine, alanine, d, alanine d-form
• PubChem CID: 71080
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15570
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-aminopropanoic acid
• SMILES: C[C@@H](N)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: ∼295°C (decomposition)
• Beilstein: 1720249
• Merck Index: 14,204
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (155mg/ml at 20°C),ethanol (slightly),and pyridine (slightly). Insoluble in ether,and acetone.
• Quantity: 5 g
• Formula Weight: 89.09
• Optical Rotation: −14° (c=5 in 5N HCl)
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: D-Alanine

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