Alanina

C₃H₇NO₂

IUPAC: (S)-2-Aminopropanoic acid

CAS: 56-41-7

Descripción general

Alanine is a non-essential amino acid that is one of the most abundant amino acids in proteins. It plays a central role in the glucose-alanine cycle, shuttling nitrogen from muscle to liver during exercise and fasting. It is the second simplest amino acid after glycine.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 7 1,0080
Carbono C 3 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 1 14,0070
Oxígeno O 2 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×7
7,9%
C
Carbono ×3
40,4%
N
Nitrógeno ×1
15,7%
O
Oxígeno ×2
35,9%

Usos

  • • Protein building block
  • • Glucose-alanine cycle
  • • Food additive
  • • Pharmaceutical intermediate

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ The glucose-alanine cycle transports nitrogen from exercising muscles to the liver for disposal

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Generally recognized as safe

Estructura

SMILES

CC(C(=O)O)N

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
89,09 g/mol
Densidad
1,4240 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
258,0 °C
Solubilidad
167 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
89,0477
XLogP
-3,0
TPSA
63,3 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
2
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
3
Enlaces rotables
1
Átomos pesados
6
Complejidad
61,0

También conocido como

L-Alanine Ala A

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1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehído

CH₃CHO

Acetamida

C₂H₅NO

Acetato de butilo

C₆H₁₂O₂

Acetato de etilo

C₄H₈O₂

Acetato de vinilo

C₄H₆O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alanina?
Alanina (C₃H₇NO₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (S)-2-Aminopropanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Alanina?
Alanina has a molar mass of 89.094 g/mol.
What state is Alanina at room temperature?
Alanina is a solid at room temperature.
Is Alanina organic or inorganic?
Alanina is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Alanina?
Alanina (C₃H₇NO₂) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Nitrógeno (N), Oxígeno (O).