L-Phenylalanine, 100 g
Key Features and Details
SYNONYMS: L-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid; Phe; F; (S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropionic acid
CAS: #
63-91-2
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C
9
H
11
NO
2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 165.2
BEILSTEIN REGISTRY No.: 1910408
EC No: 200-568-1
MDL No: MFCD00064227
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
L-Phenylalanine is one of the 20 amino acids. It is an essential amino acid. It contains an aromatic side chain, which contributes to ultraviolet absorbance and fluorescence properties.
Application Notes
L-Phenylalanine is used in the manufacture of food and drink products and sold as a nutritional supplement for its reputed analgesic and antidepressant effects. It is a direct precursor to the neuromodulator phenylethylamine, a commonly used dietary supplement.
Usage Statement
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Key Applications
Manufacture of food and drink products | Nutrtive element
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: 0210262380
Base Catalog Number: 10262380
Alternate Names: L-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid; Phe; F; (S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropionic acid
Beilstein Registration No
: 1910408
CAS
: #
63-91-2
EC No
: 200-568-1
Hazard Statements
: H317
MDL No
: MFCD00064227
Melting Point
: 270-275 °C(Lit.)
Molecular Formula
: C
9
H
11
NO
2
Molecular Weight
: 165.2
Optical Rotation: (c=2, water)
pH
: Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
Potency
: 2.20 (for the a-COOH group); 9.31 (for the a-NH2 group)(Lit.)
Purity
: =99.0%
RTECS No
: AY7535000
