ALANINE- ▸ Nutritional supplement: Amino-acid ingredient for dietary supplements and food.
- ▸ Flavoring agent: Food flavor ingredient.
- ▸ Research & culture media: Substrate for microbiological and biochemical research.
- ▸ Synthesis intermediate: Building block in organic synthesis.
- ▸ Cosmetic ingredient: Antistatic agent in personal-care formulations.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →L-Alanine (CAS 56-41-7) is a non-essential alpha-amino acid (C3H7NO2). It is used as a nutritional supplement and food flavoring agent, as a substrate in microbiological and biochemical research and culture media, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It also functions as a chelating agent and as an antistatic ingredient in cosmetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L-Alanine used for?
L-Alanine (CAS 56-41-7) is a non-essential alpha-amino acid (C3H7NO2) used as a nutritional supplement and food flavoring agent, as a substrate in microbiological and biochemical research and culture media, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It also functions as a chelating agent and as an antistatic ingredient in cosmetics. RawSource supplies USP-grade L-alanine in bulk.
What is the difference between L-alanine and beta-alanine?
They are structural isomers with different chemistry: L-alanine is the alpha-amino acid (amino group on the alpha carbon, C3H7NO2, CAS 56-41-7), while beta-alanine carries the amino group on the beta carbon and is a separate compound. They are sourced and specified independently; we can quote either against your spec.
What grade is RawSource L-Alanine?
This material is offered to USP (United States Pharmacopeia) specification, which defines identity, assay, and impurity limits. Each lot ships with a Certificate of Analysis documenting conformance, plus an SDS. Contact us to confirm the current specification for your application.
How is L-Alanine sold in bulk?
It is supplied as a crystalline powder in industrial packaging (bags, drums) sized for food, supplement, and synthesis use. Contact us for bulk pack sizes, minimum order quantity, lead time, and a current quote. CoA and SDS are provided with every shipment.
What is the CAS number and HS code for L-Alanine?
L-Alanine is CAS 56-41-7 with molecular formula C3H7NO2. As an amino acid it is classified under HS subheading 2922.49. Full identity and specification data accompany each order on the CoA.