β-Alanine, 98%
β-Alanine, 98%
β-Alanine, 98%
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β-Alanine, 98%

CAS: 107-95-9 | C3H7NO2 | 89.09 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS107-95-9
IUPAC Name3-aminopropanoic acid
Molecular FormulaC3H7NO2
InChI KeyUCMIRNVEIXFBKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESNCCC(O)=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder or fused solid
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Appearance (Color)White

Effective catalyst for the Knoevenagel condensation. Beta Alanine is used as nutrition supplements in food production. Increase muscular strength & power output, Increases Muscle Mass, increase Anaerobic Endurance.

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Applications
Effective catalyst for the Knoevenagel condensation. Beta Alanine is used as nutrition supplements in food production. Increase muscular strength & power output, Increases Muscle Mass, increase Anaerobic Endurance.

Solubility
Soluble in water(550g/L). Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in ether and acetone.

Notes
Slightly hygroscopic. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. G. Jones. The Knoevenagel condensation. Organic Reactions.1967,
  2. E. Jakobsen,; P. Kierulf.beta-Alanine. Thrombosis Research. 1973, 3 (2),145-159.
  3. Effective catalyst for the Knoevenagel condensation, for example of ethyl cyanoacetate with 2-butanone: Org. Synth. Coll., 4, 93 (1963), and of malononitrile with various substrates, where stronger bases would cause self-condensation of the nitrile: J. Org. Chem., 38, 1512 (1973); Synthesis, 669 (1974).