β-Alanine is a naturally occurring beta amino acid. β-Alanine is formed in vivo by the degradation of dihydrouracil (D449990) and carnosine. β-Alanine is also the rate-limiting precursor of carnosine, as a result supplementation with β-alanine increases the concentration of carnosine in muscles.
SKU | RCLST023736 |
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CAS number | 107-95-9 |
Molecular Formula | C3H7NO2 |
Catalog Number | RCLST023736 |
Chemical Name | β-Alanine |
Synonyms | 2-Carboxyethylamine; 3-Aminopropanoic Acid; 3-Aminopropionic Acid; Abufene; NSC 7603; β-Aminopropanoic Acid; β-Aminopropionic Acid; ω-Aminopropionic Acid; |
Molecular Weight | 89.09 |
Solubility | Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slighlty) |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | Off-White Solid |
Storage Condition | Refrigerator |