Description

Sodium β-Alaninate is the sodium salt of the non-essential amino acid derivative β-alanine. This compound is valued for its enhanced stability and solubility in aqueous formulations compared to the free acid form, making it a versatile and effective ingredient. It serves as a critical intermediate and active component in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care industries. The product is supplied under strict quality control to ensure consistency and reliability for industrial applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of more complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a buffering agent in parenteral formulations.
• Sports Nutrition & Dietary Supplements: A key ingredient in formulations designed to support muscle endurance and performance by increasing intramuscular carnosine levels.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare products for its moisturizing properties and as a pH adjuster in various cosmetic formulations.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in biochemical studies and enzymatic assays.
• Animal Nutrition: Used as a feed additive to support animal health and growth performance.
• Industrial Synthesis: Acts as a building block for the production of polymers, surfactants, and other specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium β-Alaninate
CAS No.	16690-93-0
Molecular Formula	C3H6NNaO2
Molecular Weight	111.07 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Alanine, sodium salt; Sodium 3-aminopropanoate; 3-Aminopropanoic acid sodium salt; Abufene; CarnoSyn® (as sodium salt); NSC 11335; β-Alanine sodium salt
EINECS	240-748-1

Quality Control

Our Sodium β-Alaninate is manufactured under a cGMP-compliant quality management system, ensuring traceability and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling via HPLC, IR spectroscopy, and titration methods. We provide full regulatory support documentation, and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a low-humidity environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
pH (5% solution)	6.5 - 8.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	30.0% - 34.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.