DL-Alanine
Agent Name
DL-Alanine
CAS Number
302-72-7
Formula
C3-H7-N-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
(+-)-2-Aminopropionic acid; (+-)-Alanine; (R,S)-Alanine; (RS)-2-Aminopropionsaeure; Alanine, DL-; D,L-Alanine; DL-2-Aminopropanoic acid; DL-2-Aminopropionic acid; DL-alpha-Alanine; DL-alpha-Aminopropionic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A non-essential amino acid; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.05E-07 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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