Beta Alanine

Beta Alanine (CAS 107-95-9), also known by its FEMA 3252 designation in flavoring applications, is a naturally occurring amino acid used as a functional ingredient in food, pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturing.

Where is Beta Alanine used?

• Sports nutrition and dietary supplements: primary precursor to carnosine in pre-workout blends and endurance formulations
• Food and beverage: flavoring agent and acidulant adding mild tartness and pH modulation in functional drinks and fortified products
• Pharmaceutical: buffered preparations where amino acid-based pH control is preferred over inorganic salts
• Personal care: humectant that binds moisture in skin-conditioning and topical products
• Unlike most amino acids, it acts on buffering capacity and moisture retention rather than protein synthesis.

Good to know: Unlike most amino acids, it acts on buffering capacity and moisture retention rather than protein synthesis. In medical applications, amino acid-based pH control is often preferred over inorganic salts.

Commercial specifications

• Bulk quantities typically in 25 kg bags
• Documentation packages supporting food and pharma supply chains