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L-Alanine

Amino Acids

Functionality: Biotech/Pharmaceutical, Cell Culture Media, Intravenous (IV)

White crystals or crystalline powder; slightly sweet taste.

Alanine is a non-essential amino acid that participates in the TCA cycle; metabolizing to glucose in the liver. It is a component in parenteral and enteral nutrition, as an active pharmaceutical ingredient and in foods as both a nutritional and flavoring compound.