Record Information
Version1.0
Creation Date2016-09-30 22:36:16 UTC
Update Date2020-05-11 20:37:54 UTC
BMDB IDBMDB0000766
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • BMDB00766
Metabolite Identification
Common NameN-Acetyl-L-alanine
DescriptionN-Acetyl-L-alanine, also known as ac-ala-OH or 2-acetamidopropionate, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as n-acyl-l-alpha-amino acids. These are n-acylated alpha amino acids which have the L-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom. N-Acetyl-L-alanine exists in all living species, ranging from bacteria to plants to humans. Based on a literature review a significant number of articles have been published on N-Acetyl-L-alanine.
Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
(S)-2-(Acetylamino)propanoic acidChEBI
2-Acetamidopropionic acidChEBI
Ac-ala-OHChEBI
AcetylalanineChEBI
L-N-AcetylalanineChEBI
N-Acetyl-L-alpha-alanineChEBI
N-Acetyl-S-alanineChEBI
N-AcetylalanineChEBI
(S)-2-(Acetylamino)propanoateGenerator
2-AcetamidopropionateGenerator
N-Acetyl-L-a-alanineGenerator
N-Acetyl-L-α-alanineGenerator
(S)-(-)-N-AcetylalanineHMDB
(S)-N-AcetylalanineHMDB
Acetyl-L-alanineHMDB
N-Acetyl-(S)-alanineHMDB
Chemical FormulaC5H9NO3
Average Molecular Weight131.1299
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight131.058243159
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-acetamidopropanoic acid
Traditional NameN-acetylalanine
CAS Registry Number97-69-8
SMILES
C[C@H](NC(C)=O)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H9NO3/c1-3(5(8)9)6-4(2)7/h3H,1-2H3,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/t3-/m0/s1
InChI KeyKTHDTJVBEPMMGL-VKHMYHEASA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as n-acyl-l-alpha-amino acids. These are n-acylated alpha amino acids which have the L-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
Sub ClassAmino acids, peptides, and analogues
Direct ParentN-acyl-L-alpha-amino acids
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • N-acyl-l-alpha-amino acid
  • Alanine or derivatives
  • Acetamide
  • Carboxamide group
  • Secondary carboxylic acid amide
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
StatusExpected but not Quantified
Origin
  • Endogenous
BiofunctionNot Available
ApplicationNot Available
Cellular locations
  • Cytoplasm
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water SolubilityNot AvailableNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
logP-0.53ALOGPS
logP-0.76ChemAxon
logS-0.48ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)3.89ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-2ChemAxon
Physiological Charge-1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area66.4 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count2ChemAxon
Refractivity29.94 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability12.5 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash Key
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (1 TMS)splash10-05n0-2900000000-c0a5e66723f41ac78751View in MoNA
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized)splash10-05n0-2900000000-c0a5e66723f41ac78751View in MoNA
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-82510327b6f9313f2decView in MoNA
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (1 TMS) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-00di-9200000000-5c8085960ac907268deeView in MoNA
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TMS_1_2) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TBDMS_1_1) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (TBDMS_1_2) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Quattro_QQQ 10V, Positive (Annotated)splash10-0006-9000000000-4cea4517104b7a324debView in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Quattro_QQQ 25V, Positive (Annotated)splash10-0006-9000000000-4497242e6b422cf3f913View in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Quattro_QQQ 40V, Positive (Annotated)splash10-0006-9000000000-22d764f7b773b82c6515View in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-IT , negativesplash10-000i-9000000000-e6becb5f8b8bbb53304aView in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-000i-9000000000-0aae7c100ca236c5d9ffView in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 35V, Negativesplash10-000i-9000000000-a834937166d1b13573afView in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-000i-9000000000-64d13cbfedb6b9468f0fView in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-0079-9500000000-47ed2f6ecfc2c07a7238View in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-381b773ca35cc4fcd019View in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-5f8b9c01b2c31f02a57cView in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-bb702a57406742ce92fdView in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 35V, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-bcbc1b15a23596134e9bView in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-dcbe526c53d0cc355023View in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-9c03cb4f6a9e3f4d7d8dView in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-7ab7ce4fbeeaa4906786View in MoNA
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - 35V, Negativesplash10-000i-9000000000-f747c686b81495308cfcView in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0019-9600000000-98787fdcdf179af3efc6View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-000f-9000000000-c9b855453cf3c68830bfView in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-4178e09fa261bbb5e7e9View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-001i-4900000000-2739a6e8536aca9442ccView in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-000i-9200000000-2df5117d1f0498fa4d47View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-0076-9000000000-74175a91d6530fa275dfView in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-000l-9100000000-5c3ebb626b607f2771cbView in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-006x-9000000000-3526994d54c9aef41949View in MoNA
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0006-9000000000-527b4afd5857c451f463View in MoNA
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 125 MHz, H2O, experimental)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, H2O, experimental)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 200 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 200 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 300 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 300 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 700 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 700 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 800 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 800 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, H2O, experimental)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
2D NMR[1H, 1H]-TOCSY. Unexported temporarily by An Chi on Oct 15, 2021 until json or nmrML file is generated. 2D NMR Spectrum (experimental)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
2D NMR[1H, 13C]-HSQC NMR Spectrum (2D, 600 MHz, H2O, experimental)Not AvailableView in JSpectraViewer
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Cytoplasm
Biospecimen Locations
  • Placenta
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
PlacentaExpected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNormal
  • Not Applicable
details
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
HMDB IDHMDB0000766
DrugBank IDDB02518
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB022231
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
Chemspider ID79449
KEGG Compound IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
METLIN ID5733
PubChem Compound88064
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID40992
References
Synthesis ReferenceVanzura, Jiri; Kasafirek, Evzen; Hrabalek, Alexandr; Vinsova, Jarmila; Krepelka, Jiri. Process for preparing highly pure N-acetyl-L- or -D-alanine. Czech. (1989), 4 pp.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General ReferencesNot Available