Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

IUPAC: (S)-2-Aminopropanoic acid

CAS: 56-41-7

Aperçu

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.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 7 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

C
40,4%
N
15,7%
O
35,9%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Generally recognized as safe

Structure

SMILES

CC(C(=O)O)N

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
solid
Masse molaire
89,09 g/mol
Densité
1,4240 g/cm³
Point de fusion
258,0 °C
Solubilité
167 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
89,0477
XLogP
-3,0
TPSA
63,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
61,0

Aussi connu sous le nom de

L-Alanine Ala A

Frequently Asked Questions

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