Beta-Alanine

Synonyms


β-Ala, 3-Aminopropionic acid; 3-aminopropanoic acid,
3-aminopropionic Acid, Acide 3-aminopropanoïque, Acide 3-aminopropionique,
Acide Aminé Non Essentiel, Acide Bêta-Aminé, b-Ala, B-alanine,
B-aminopropionic Acid, Beta-alanina, Bêta-Alanine,
Beta-alanine Ethyl Ester, Beta-amino Acid

Technical Data

CAS Number: 107-95-9
Molecular Formula: NH2CH2CH2COOH
Molecular Weight: 89.09
Beilstein Registry Number: 906793
EC Number: 203-536-5

FabriChem Specifications

ITEMSSPECIFICATIONS
ApperanceWhite to light yellow powder
Assay (HPLC)98.0% - 101.0%.
Loss on Drying (USP)0.5% Max.
Heavy Metals (USP)10 ppm Max.
Microbiology (USP):
Total Plate Count5,000 CFU/g Max.
Yeast & Mold100 CFU/g Max.
Total Coliforms10 CFU/g Max.
E. ColiAbsent
SalmonellaAbsent
Staphylococcus aureusAbsent
Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbsent

Molecular Structure

beta-alanine-structure

About

Beta-alanine is a non-essential β−amino acid. Non-essential amino acids can be made by the body, so they don’t have to be provided by food. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Beta-alanine is used for improving athletic performance, supporting muscle growth and helping to increase exercise capacity.

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