H-Ala-Ala-OH

H-Ala-Ala-OH (L-Alanyl-L-alanine; Ala-Ala) is a nonpolar dipeptide that is absorbed by human intestinal Caco-2 cells. The transport of alanine (Ala), like proton/amino acid symport, can lead to cytoplasmic acidification[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[1948-31-8]

Product Name Alternative

L-Alanyl-L-alanine; Ala-Ala

UNSPSC

12352200

Hazard Statement

H315, H319, H335

Target

Amino Acid Derivatives

Type

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/h-ala-ala-oh-l-alanyl-l-alanine-ala-ala.html

Purity

99.0

Solubility

DMSO : ≥ 200 mg/mL

Smiles

C[C@@H](C(O)=O)NC([C@H](C)N)=O

Molecular Formula

C6H12N2O3

Molecular Weight

160.17

Precautions

H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Thwaites D T, McEwan G T A, Brown C D A, et al. L-alanine absorption in human intestinal Caco-2 cells driven by the proton electrochemical gradient[J]. The Journal of membrane biology, 1994, 140: 143-151.