L-Alanine (Food Grade) | Pure Amino Acid Supplement & Flavor Enhancer BA-1002

L-Alanine (USP Grade)

Non-Essential Amino Acid for Cell Culture, Biochemical & Research Applications

Product Identification

Product Name: L-Alanine
Catalogue Number: BA-1002
Chemical Name: L-Alanine
CAS Number: 56-41-7
Chemical Formula: C₃H₇NO₂
Molecular Weight: 89.09 g/mol
Grade: USP
Form: Crystalline powder
Packaging Sizes: 25 g | 100 g | 500 g | 1 kg

Product Overview

L-Alanine is a non-essential α-amino acid involved in central metabolic pathways, including the glucose–alanine cycle, where it participates in nitrogen transport and energy metabolism. It is naturally present in proteins and is widely used in cell culture, biochemical research, and formulation development.

Supplied as USP grade crystalline powder, Ausamics L-Alanine offers high purity, consistent quality, and reliable performance for laboratory and research applications. Its defined composition and stability make it suitable for use in media formulation, metabolic studies, and analytical workflows.

Synonyms & Identifiers

Alanine
L-2-Aminopropionic acid

Key Features & Benefits

USP grade quality with defined purity specifications
High chemical purity and batch consistency
Stable crystalline powder with good handling properties
Suitable for cell culture, biochemical, and research use
Supplied with Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Typical Applications

Cell Culture & Life Science Research

Component of cell culture media formulations
Amino acid supplementation in defined media systems
Metabolic and physiological studies

Biochemical & Protein Research

Protein synthesis and metabolism research
Enzymatic and biochemical assays
Reference amino acid for analytical studies

Laboratory & Technical Use

General laboratory reagent
Formulation development and validation studies

Chemical & Functional Principle

L-Alanine functions as a key intermediary in amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism. In biological systems, it participates in transamination reactions and contributes to the regulation of energy balance through its role in the glucose–alanine cycle. Its simple structure and predictable behaviour make it a widely used amino acid in biochemical research.

Typical Specifications

Assay (L-Alanine): Conforms to USP specification
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Solubility: Soluble in water

(Exact analytical values are provided in the batch-specific Certificate of Analysis.)

Physical Properties

Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odour: Odourless
Taste: Slightly sweet

Storage & Stability

Store in a cool, dry place
Keep container tightly closed
Protect from moisture and contamination
Stable under recommended storage conditions

Intended Use

Supplied as a USP grade amino acid suitable for laboratory research, cell culture, and formulation applications.

Not intended for therapeutic, diagnostic, food, or feed use without appropriate regulatory approval.

Quality & Supply Assurance

Manufactured and packed under controlled conditions
Consistent batch-to-batch quality
Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) available
Technical support provided by Ausamics Life Science

Customs & Trade Information

HS / AHECC Code: 2922.49.00
Amino acids and their derivatives