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L-alanine zwitterion

CHEBI:CHEBI_57972

Definition

Zwitterionic form of L-alanine arising from transfer of a proton from the carboxy to the amino group; major species at pH 7.3.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C3H7NO2
Molecular Mass
89.09320
Charge
0
SMILES
C[C@H]([NH3+])C([O-])=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H7NO2/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2H,4H2,1H3,(H,5,6)/t2-/m0/s1
InChIKey
QNAYBMKLOCPYGJ-REOHCLBHSA-N

Alternative Names

  • L-alanine
  • (2S)-2-ammoniopropanoate
  • (2S)-2-azaniumylpropanoate

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

core#notation
CHEBI:57972
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
Gmelin:362662

Additional References

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Additional Attributes

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