β-Alanine (or beta-alanine) is a naturally occurring beta amino acid, which is an amino acid in which the amino group is attached to the β-carbon atoms away from the instead of the more usual α-carbon for alanine (α-alanine). The IUPAC name for β-alanine is 3-aminopropanoic acid.
Alanine is useful in loss of function experiments with respect to phosphorylation.
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pH : | 6 - 7.5 |
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Density : | 1.437 g/cm³ |
Solubility : Water: | Soluble in water |
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Beta-alanine enhances performance by increasing exercise capacity and decreasing muscle fatigue. It also has antioxidant, immune-enhancing and anti-aging properties.