beta-Alanine
USP/1012495 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: β-Alanine; β-Ala; 3-Aminopropionic acid
CAS Number: 107-95-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H7NO2
Molecular Weight: 89.09
MDL Number: MFCD00008200
Linear Formula: NH2CH2CH2COOH
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | beta-alanine |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C3H7NO2/c4-2-1-3(5)6/h |
| InChI key | UCMIRNVEIXFBKS-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 202 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| SMILES string | NCCC(O)=O |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | beta-Alanine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. |
| 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. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 202 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |