D-Alanine

SKU: orb1302547

Description

D-Alanine is the D-isomer of the non-essential amino acid alanine. It acts as a weak agonist of the inhibitory glycine receptor (GlyR) and PMBA, with an EC50 of 9 mM for GlyR. This compound is used in neuroscience research to study glycine receptor function and modulation in various in vitro assays.

Research Area

Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 338-69-2
• MW: 89.09
• Purity: 99.48% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₃H₇NO₂
• SMILES: C[C@@H](N)C(O)=O
• Target: Chloride channel,Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:Slightly soluble

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

D Alanine, D-a-Alanine, DAlanine, D-Alanine, D-alpha-Alanine, D-α-Alanine, Chloridechannel, Chloride channel, Ba 2776, Ba2776, Ba-2776, Alanine, 2-Aminopropionic acid, (R)-2-Aminopropionic acid, (R)-Alanine, inhibit, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, GlyR, glycine, Glycine receptor, inhibitory, Inhibitor, PMBA, weak

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Gene Symbol

Chloride channel,Endogenous Metabolite