Preferred Label : DL-Alanine;
NCIt synonyms : DL-2-Aminopropionic Acid;
NCIt related terms : ALANINE, DL-;
NCIt definition : A racemic mixture of alanine, a non-essential alpha-amino acid. Alanine is one of
the most common residues for protein synthesis and is involved in the metabolism of
tryptophan and vitamin pyridoxine. Furthermore, alanine is an important source of
energy for muscles and central nervous system. It strengthens the immune system, helps
in the metabolism of sugars and organic acids, and displays a cholesterol-reducing
effect in animals.;
UNII : 1FU7983T0U;
InChIKey : QNAYBMKLOCPYGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 302-72-7;
Chemical formula : C3H7NO2;
NSC code : 7602;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:16449;
Origin ID : C61731;
UMLS CUI : C1648700;
Semantic type(s)
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