SIGMA L-Alanine, from non-animal source, meets EP, USP testing specifications, suitable for cell culture, =98.5%

Synonyms: (S)-2-Aminopropionic acid; L-α-Aminopropionic acid

Formula: C₃H₇NO₂

Formula Weight: 89.09

CAS No.: 56-41-7

Purity: ≥98.5%

Biochem/physiol Actions: L-Alanine is a nonessential amino acid which is highly concentrated in muscle. It is a key player in the Glucose-Alanine cycle, which enables the removal of pyruvate and glutamate from muscle to the liver. Once in the liver, glucose is regenerated from pyruvate and returned to the muscle while glutamate ultimately participates in the urea cycle to form urea. The Glucose-Alanine cycle aides to conserve ATP in muscle for muscle contraction, while the energy burden of gluconeogenesis is imposed upon the liver.

Packaging: 10 mg in autosample vial