Effective catalyst for the Knoevenagel condensation. Beta Alanine is used as nutrition supplements in food production. Increase muscular strength & power output, Increases Muscle Mass, increase Anaerobic Endurance.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Effective catalyst for the Knoevenagel condensation. Beta Alanine is used as nutrition supplements in food production. Increase muscular strength & power output, Increases Muscle Mass, increase Anaerobic Endurance.
Solubility
Soluble in water(550g/L). Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in ether and acetone.
Notes
Slightly hygroscopic. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- G. Jones. The Knoevenagel condensation. Organic Reactions.1967,
- E. Jakobsen,; P. Kierulf.beta-Alanine. Thrombosis Research. 1973, 3 (2),145-159.
- Effective catalyst for the Knoevenagel condensation, for example of ethyl cyanoacetate with 2-butanone: Org. Synth. Coll., 4, 93 (1963), and of malononitrile with various substrates, where stronger bases would cause self-condensation of the nitrile: J. Org. Chem., 38, 1512 (1973); Synthesis, 669 (1974).