- Product Name: DL-alanine
- Appearance: White Crystal Powder
- Application: Food Grade , Syntheses Material Intermediates
- CAS NO.: 302-72-7
- Molecular Formula: C3H7NO2
DL-Alanine, with the molecular formula of C3H7NO2, is a racemic compound of D-alanine and L-alanine. It is also known as DL-2-Aminopropionic acid. As a racemate of alpha alanine, it is a functional component of the alanine cycle and regulates the levels of alanine aminotransferase. It is also used as a model reagent for the development of amino acid racemic resolution techniques. DL-Alanine can be used as food flavorings, nutritional supplements, vitamin B6 intermediates, feed additives, etc., In addition, it can also be used as biochemical reagents. We can provide DL-Alanine powder with high purity and competitive price for different uses, contact us now for price.
(1) Food Processing Industry
- With special sweetness, DL-alanine supplement can improve the taste of artificial sweeteners, improve the sourness of organic acids, and improve the flavor of vinegar.
- With a sour taste, it can make the salt taste faster, improve the effect of pickling pickles, shorten the pickling time and improve the flavor.
Used as a sour taste corrector and buffer for synthetic sake and refreshing beverages, it can prevent aging of sparkling wine and reduce yeast odor. - With antioxidant properties, the DL-alanine powder can be used in various food processing, which can not only prevent oxidation, but also improve its flavor.
(2) Medical Field
- DL-alanine is an important intermediate for the synthesis of some pesticides and medicines, is a drug for medical microorganisms and biochemical amino acid metabolism.
- Used as a raw material for the manufacture of vitamin B6.
- DL-alanine amino acid plays a key role in the glucose-alanine cycle between tissues and the liver. It can regulate the levels of alanine aminotransferase and can be used as a diagnostic tool for predicting type II diabetes.
(3) Other Uses
- Used as reducing agent and capping agent.
- Used with aqueous silver nitrate for the production of nanoparticles.
- Used for the study of transition metal chelation such as Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II).
Storage Precautions:
- Store in a cool, ventilated airtight container.
- Protect from sun and rain.
Transportation Precautions:
- It should be lightly loaded and unloaded.
- It can’t be transported together with toxic and harmful substances. This product is non-dangerous and can be transported as general chemicals.
- During transportation, the transport vehicle shall be equipped with the corresponding variety and quantity of fire fighting equipment and leakage emergency treatment equipment.
- During transportation, it should be protected from exposure to sunlight, rain, and high temperature.
- During the stopover, stay away from fire, heat sources and high temperature areas.
