Description
A non-proteinogenic amino acid and the rate-limiting precursor for carnosine biosynthesis in muscle tissue. The defining sports-supplement ingredient for muscular-endurance support, with extensive clinical evidence and a characteristic 'paresthesia' (skin-tingling) effect at typical dosing levels.
White crystalline powder. Highly water-soluble.
We supply food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade Beta-Alanine from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include Standard Sports-Nutrition Grade (99 percent purity), Premium CarnoSyn Brand-Equivalent (patent-positioned premium grade), Pharmaceutical Grade meeting USP specifications, and Sustained-Release Beta-Alanine for reduced-paresthesia formulations.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering assay, melting point, related substances, heavy metals, and microbiology.
Introduction
Beta-Alanine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid where the amino group is attached to the beta-carbon rather than the alpha-carbon as in standard amino acids. The compound is the rate-limiting precursor for carnosine biosynthesis in skeletal muscle.
Industrial production proceeds by chemical synthesis from acrylonitrile through ammoniation and hydrolysis.
Recognized as a permitted food ingredient by the U.S. FDA (GRAS), the European Food Safety Authority, and equivalent regulators worldwide.
The compound's commercial growth since 2010 has been driven by extensive clinical research demonstrating improvements in high-intensity exercise capacity (60 to 240 second efforts) through chronic supplementation. Typical dosing of 3 to 6 grams per day over 4 to 8 weeks elevates muscle carnosine content meaningfully, improving exercise performance in time-trial and resistance-training protocols.
The characteristic 'paresthesia' effect (transient skin tingling) produced by single doses above 800 mg is a harmless histamine-mediated reaction that has become part of the consumer-marketing positioning for pre-workout products.
Strategic positioning is dominated by sports nutrition, particularly pre-workout supplements where Beta-Alanine has emerged as the second most-common active ingredient after caffeine.
Where it is used
- Sports nutrition: pre-workout, muscular-endurance, and intra-workout formulations (the dominant commercial application)
- Pre-workout standalone products: Beta-Alanine is the second most-common active in pre-workout supplements after caffeine
- Functional beverages: pre-workout drinks and sports recovery beverages
- Pharmaceutical research applications
- Specialty pet food applications for working animals
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay (dry basis) | ≥ 99.0% |
| Melting point | 199 °C to 204 °C (with decomposition) |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 0.1% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Chloride | ≤ 0.05% |
| Particle size | Per customer specification |
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