beta-alanine

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf amino acid transporter
gptkbp:approved_for_use_by athletes
gptkbp:CASNumber 107-95-9
gptkbp:category non-proteinogenic amino acid
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C3H7NO2
gptkbp:component gptkb:pantothenic_acid_(vitamin_B5)
gptkbp:effect delays muscle fatigue
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:skeletal_muscle
meat and poultry
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label beta-alanine
gptkbp:isomerOf alanine
gptkbp:IUPACName 3-aminopropanoic acid
gptkbp:meltingPoint 207 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 89.09 g/mol
gptkbp:pKa 3.60 (carboxyl), 10.24 (amino)
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:carnosine
gptkbp:producedBy degradation of dihydrouracil and carnosine
gptkbp:role increases muscle carnosine levels
gptkbp:sideEffect paresthesia (tingling sensation)
gptkbp:solubility high
gptkbp:usedFor dietary supplement
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:carnosine
gptkb:Amino_Energy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7