D-Alanine
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.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
338-69-2
Product Name Alternative
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
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
99.48% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:Slightly soluble
Smiles
C[C@@H] (N) C (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C3H7NO2
Molecular Weight
89.09
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Available Sizes
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