Alanine

From Tobacco Products

Contents 1 Alanine 1.1 CAS number 1.2 Synonyms 1.3 Chemical class 1.4 Industry claims found in 1.5 Possible physical or functional effects 1.6 Properties 1.7 Toxicology

Alanine

CAS number

302-72-7

Synonyms

dl-2-Aminopropanoic acid; DL-Alanine

Chemical class

Amino Acids

Industry claims found in

apple, beef, carob, pea, soybean, wine, zucchini

Possible physical or functional effects

Curing and pickling agents; Flavor enhancers; Nutrient supplements

Properties

used in cigarettes; industry claims FDA approved food additive

Toxicology

Heated to decomp., emits toxic fumes of NOx