Thermo Scientific Chemicals D-Alanine, 99%

Catalog No.	Quantity
AAA1023122	100 g
AAA1023106	5 g
AAA1023114	25 g

Catalog No. AAA1023122 Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. A1023122

Description

CAS: 338-69-2 | C3H7NO2 | 89.09 g/mol

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

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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: 100 g
• Optical Rotation: −14° (c=5 in 5N HCl)
• Formula Weight: 89.09
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: D-Alanine

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	206-418-1
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only