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N-Acetyl-β-alanine (CAS 3025-95-4)

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Alternate Names:
3-acetamidopropanoic acid; 3-(acetylamino)propanoic acid
Application:
N-Acetyl-β-alanine is an abnormal amino acid metabolite
CAS Number:
3025-95-4
Molecular Weight:
131.13
Molecular Formula:
C5H9NO3
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N-Acetyl-β-alanine is a compound that is of particular interest in various research applications related to biochemistry and molecular biology. In these fields, it is utilized to study peptide synthesis and protein structure, as the addition of the acetyl group can affect the properties of β-alanine and its incorporation into larger peptide chains. Research on N-Acetyl-β-alanine often examines its role in enzyme kinetics, where it is used to explore the specificity and mechanism of acetyltransferases. Additionally, it serves as a model compound in investigations of metabolic pathways involving β-alanine, such as carnosine synthesis and degradation. The compound is also used in studies to understand the effects of N-acetylation on amino acids, which is a common post-translational modification that can influence protein function and stability.


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N-Acetyl-β-alanine, 500 mg

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500 mg
$221.00