mortarpestled
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βeta-Alanine vs l-Alanine for Akabori reaction of Amino alcohol
distress if beta alanine can be used instead of l-alanine and what make the difference between both alanines.
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stygian
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beta-alanine has its amino group in the beta position instead of right next to the COOH. Resulting imine might not be electrophilic enough.
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mortarpestled
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l-alanine
Is hard and expensive to get L-alanine and easy+cheap to get beta-alanine
[Edited on 31-3-2012 by mortarpestled]
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What's important to remember is that they are NOT the same thing.
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They are both easy to get and l-alanine is cheaper than the beta version. Try a health food or body building store.
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