L-alanine (A)

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Some facts on L-alanine.

1. Abbreviation: Ala.
2. One-letter code: A.
3. Molecular mass: 89 daltons.
4. Side chain (or R-group) features:
   • Structural formula:
     
   • Formula: -CH₃;
   • Category: hydrophobic; aliphatic.
   • pK_a: none.