L-Alanine-¹³C₃ is a carbon-13 labeled version of L-alanine, a non-essential amino acid involved in protein synthesis and metabolism. The three carbon-13 isotopes replace hydrogen atoms, making it useful for metabolic studies and tracking biochemical pathways. This labeled amino acid helps researchers investigate protein dynamics, amino acid metabolism, and enzymatic reactions through techniques like NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Its applications are significant in biochemical research, organic chemistry, and nutritional studies, providing insights into metabolic processes and the synthesis of proteins and other biomolecules.
| Catalog Number | R030817 |
| CAS Number | 100108-77-8 |
| Synonyms | L-Alanine-1,2,3-13C3 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H7NO2 |
| Purity | 95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-aminopropanoic acid |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H7NO2/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2H,4H2,1H3,(H,5,6)/t2-/m0/s1/i1+1,2+1,3+1 |
| InChIKey | QNAYBMKLOCPYGJ-GCCOVPGMSA-N |
| SMILES | [13CH3][13C@@H]([13C](=O)O)N |
