3-Aminopropanoic acid

Public-database records for 3-Aminopropanoic acid (CAS 87867-95-6), reproduced here for independent cross-checking.

Safety classification and hazard statements

Regulatory listings

Physical description and handling notes

• Solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
• Solid
• Colourless needles;
• Soluble in water; Insoluble in ether and acetone
• Slightly soluble (in ethanol)
• Positive

Reported physical properties

How this substance is indexed

Documented uses

• Used to make pantothenic acid and derivatives and as a buffer in electroplating; [Merck Index] Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant and nutritional supplement; [FDA] An amino acid not found in protein; Used in organic synthesis and biochemical research; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
• Electroplating [Category: Plate]
• Use (kg; approx.) in Germany (2009): >1000
• Consumption (g per capita; approx.) in Germany (2009): 0.0122
• This is an endogenously produced metabolite found in the human body. It is used in metabolic reactions, catabolic reactions or waste generation.
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Names this substance appears under

beta-alanine; 3-Aminopropanoic acid; 107-95-9; 3-Aminopropionic acid; Abufene; Beta Alanine; beta-Aminopropionic acid; 2-Carboxyethylamine; omega-Aminopropionic acid; 3-Aminopropanoate; FEMA No. 3252; 11P2JDE17B; NSC-7603; DTXSID0030823; CHEBI:16958; 3 Aminopropionic Acid

Computed molecular descriptors

Database abstract

3-Aminopropanoic acid · CAS 87867-95-6 · C3H7NO2. UNII 11P2JDE17B. 熔点: 200; 熔点: 200 °C; 溶解度: 545000.

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.