DL Alanine is a white crystalline solid powder at room temperature and pressure. It is the basic unit that makes up proteins and one of the 21 amino acids that make up human proteins. It is easily soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, and insoluble in ether or acetone. In living organisms, this substance is related to sugar metabolism and is an important bioactive substance.
Specification
Item
Specification
pKa
pK1 2.35; pK2 9.87(at 25℃)
Density
1,424 g/cm3
Melting point
289 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Solubility
156 g/L (20 ºC)
refractivity
1.4650 (estimate)
Storage conditions
Keep in dark place
Application
DL Alanine is used in biochemical research, as a diagnostic agent in medicine, and for measuring alanine aminotransferase activity in liver function testing. DL Alanine nutritional supplement. Seasoning, enhancing the seasoning effect of chemical seasonings. For nucleic acid based seasonings, adding about 3-5 times their amount can enhance the seasoning effect.
Packing
Usually packed in 25kg/drum,and also can be do customized package.