β-Alanine

• CAT Number: R055804
• CAS Number: 107-95-9
• Molecular Formula: C3H7NO2
• Molecular Weight: 89.09
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Carboxyethylamine; 3-Aminopropanoic Acid; 3-Aminopropionic Acid; Abufene; NSC 7603; β-Aminopropanoic Acid; β-Aminopropionic Acid; ω-Aminopropionic Acid
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-aminopropanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H7NO2/c4-2-1-3(5)6/h1-2,4H2,(H,5,6)
• InChIKey: UCMIRNVEIXFBKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CN)C(=O)O

β-Alanine(CAT: R055804) is a naturally occurring non-essential β-amino acid, structurally distinct from α-amino acids by having the amino group on the β-carbon. It plays a critical role in the biosynthesis of carnosine, a dipeptide that buffers lactic acid in muscle tissue, enhancing exercise performance and endurance. Widely used as a nutritional supplement, β-alanine is popular in sports and fitness formulations for delaying muscle fatigue. It is also employed in biochemical research, peptide synthesis, and pharmaceutical development. Its simple structure and high solubility make it a versatile compound in metabolic studies, therapeutic design, and industrial amino acid applications.