β-Alanine
SIGMA/05159 - BioUltra, ≥99.0% (NT)
Synonym: β-Ala; 3-Aminopropionic acid
CAS Number: 107-95-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H7NO2
Molecular Weight: 89.09
EC Number: 203-536-5
MDL Number: MFCD00008200
Linear Formula: NH2CH2CH2COOH
Product Type: Chemical
| λ | 1 M in H2O |
| anion traces | chloride (Cl-): ≤50 mg/kg |
| sulfate (SO42-): ≤50 mg/kg | |
| assay | ≥99.0% (NT) |
| cation traces | Al: ≤5 mg/kg |
| As: ≤0.1 mg/kg | |
| Ba: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Bi: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Ca: ≤10 mg/kg | |
| Cd: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Co: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Cr: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Cu: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Fe: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| K: ≤50 mg/kg | |
| Li: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Mg: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Mn: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Mo: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Na: ≤50 mg/kg | |
| Ni: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Pb: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Sr: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Zn: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| form | powder or crystals |
| ign. residue | ≤0.1% |
| impurities | insoluble matter, passes filter test |
| InChI | 1S/C3H7NO2/c4-2-1-3(5)6/h |
| InChI key | UCMIRNVEIXFBKS-UHFFFAOYSA |
| loss | ≤0.1% loss on drying, 20 °C (HV) |
| mp | 202 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| product line | BioUltra |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | NCCC(O)=O |
| solubility | H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless |
| UV absorption | λ: 260 nm Amax: ≤0.02 |
| λ: 280 nm Amax: ≤0.02 |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | β-Alanine, a β−amino acid, is a component of pantothenic acid and the rate-limiting amino acid in the biosynthesis of the histidinyl antioxidant dipeptides carnosine and anserine. Endogenous β-amino acid that is a nonselective agonist at glycine receptors and a ligand for the G protein-coupled orphan receptor, TGR7 (MrgD). β-Alanine flux plays a cytoprotective role by supporting the osmotic stability of marine organisms, preimplantation mouse embryos and mammalian cells exposed to hypoxic stress. |
| Other Notes: | Spacer in isotachophoresis of serum proteins |
| Other Notes: | Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. 05159.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99.0% (NT) |
| mp | 202 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |