D-alanine

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D-alanine Structure
D-alanine structure
Common Name D-alanine
CAS Number 338-69-2 Molecular Weight 89.093
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 212.9±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C3H7NO2 Melting Point 278-282ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 82.6±22.6 °C

 Use of D-alanine


D-Alanine is a weak GlyR (inhibitory glycine receptor) and PMBA agonist, with an EC50 of 9 mM for GlyR.

 Names

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Name D-alanine
Synonym More Synonyms

 D-alanine Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description D-Alanine is a weak GlyR (inhibitory glycine receptor) and PMBA agonist, with an EC50 of 9 mM for GlyR.
Related Catalog
Target

GlyR:9 mM (EC50)

PMBA

Human Endogenous Metabolite

References

[1]. Schmieden V, et al. Pharmacology of the inhibitory glycine receptor: agonist and antagonist actions of amino acids and piperidine carboxylic acid compounds. Mol Pharmacol. 1995 Nov;48(5):919-27.

[2]. Saitoh T, et al. A novel antagonist, phenylbenzene omega-phosphono-alpha-amino acid, for strychnine-sensitive glycine receptors in the rat spinal cord. Br J Pharmacol. 1994 Sep;113(1):165-70.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 212.9±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 278-282ºC
Molecular Formula C3H7NO2
Molecular Weight 89.093
Flash Point 82.6±22.6 °C
Exact Mass 89.047676
PSA 63.32000
LogP -0.68
Vapour Pressure 0.1±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.460
InChIKey QNAYBMKLOCPYGJ-UWTATZPHSA-N
SMILES CC(N)C(=O)O

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S24/25
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2922499990

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

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HS Code 2922499990
Summary HS:2922499990 other amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

 Articles23

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Evaluation of amino acid ester-based ionic liquids as buffer additives in CE for the separation of 2-arylpropionic acids nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Electrophoresis 35(18) , 2573-8, (2014)

The aim of the present study is the CE performance evaluation for the separation of 2-arylpropionic acid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In particular, the separation of indoprofen, carprofen, k...

A Novel Microbisporicin Producer Identified by Early Dereplication during Lantibiotic Screening.

Biomed Res. Int. 2015 , 419383, (2015)

With the increasing need of effective antibiotics against multi-drug resistant pathogens, lantibiotics are an attractive option of a new class of molecules. They are ribosomally synthetized and posttr...

Knockout of the alanine racemase gene in Aeromonas hydrophila HBNUAh01 results in cell wall damage and enhanced membrane permeability.

FEMS Microbiol. Lett. 362 , fnv089, (2015)

This study focused on the alanine racemase gene (alr-2), which is involved in the synthesis of d-alanine that forms the backbone of the cell wall. A stable alr-2 knockout mutant of Aeromonas hydrophil...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

(R,S)-Alanine
(±)-Alanine
(R)-2-aminopropanoic acid
D-a-Alanine
(±)-2-Aminopropionic acid
2-amino-propanoic acid
D-α-aminopropionic acid
Alanine,D
Alanine D-
DL-2-aminopropionic acid
(2R)-2-aminopropanoic acid
α-Aminopropanoic acid
D-Alanine
2-Aminopropanoic acid
ZY1&VQ
H-D-Ala-OH
(R)-2-Aminopropionsaeure
Alanine,DL
Alanine D-form
Alanine
α-Aminopropionic acid
d,l-alanine
(R)-alanine
(R)-(-)-2-AMINOPROPIONIC ACID
D-α-Alanine
EINECS 206-418-1
UNII:1FU7983T0U
(R)-2-Aminopropionic acid
α-Alanine
2-Aminopropionic Acid
DL-α-Aminopropionic acid
H-DL-Ala-OH
DL-2-Aminopropanoic acid
D-2-Aminopropionic acid
d-ala
MFCD00008077
DL-α-Alanine
DL-Aminopropanoic acid
H-D-Abu-OH
Methyl glycine

 D-alanine | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the melting point of D-alanine?
A: Melting point of D-alanine is 278-282ºC.
Q: What is the InChIKey of D-alanine?
A: InChIKey of D-alanine is QNAYBMKLOCPYGJ-UWTATZPHSA-N.
Q: What are the upstream materials of D-alanine?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of D-alanine: 136440-35-2;403-40-7;113-24-6;22374-89-6;34698-41-4;618-36-0;6893-26-1;127-17-3;422570-16-9.
Q: What is the safety information for D-alanine?
A: Safety information for D-alanine: S24/25.
Q: What is the English name of D-alanine?
A: The English name of D-alanine is D-alanine.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of D-alanine?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of D-alanine is 63.32000.
Q: What is the LogP of D-alanine?
A: LogP of D-alanine is -0.68.
Q: What are the downstream products of D-alanine?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of D-alanine: 5625-46-7;3744-87-4;56255-31-3;32644-15-8;17350-84-4;4526-77-6;4192-28-3;91103-47-8;21386-65-2;56595-54-1.
Q: What is the molecular formula of D-alanine?
A: Molecular formula of D-alanine is C3H7NO2.
Q: What is the molecular weight of D-alanine?
A: Molecular weight of D-alanine is 89.093.

 D-alaninefactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Zhongshan Xingrui Chemical Co. , Ltd.
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