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alanine    

Symbol

ala a

Molecular formula

C₃H₇NO₂

Molecular weight

89.09

Isoelectric point (pH)

6.00

pK_a values

2.35, 9.87

CAS Registry Number

56-41-7

ALANINE (Non-Essential Amino Acid) 

• Is an important source of energy for muscle tissue,
• the brain and central nervous system;
• strengthens the immune system by producing antibodies;
•  helps in the metabolism of sugars and organic acids.

L-Alanine is a neutral, genetically coded amino acid.