Description
L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that is important for the biosynthesis of other amino acids including melanin, dopamine, noradrenalin and thyroxine.
Protein supplement in health care products.
Synonyms
Phenylalanine; (S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid; 3-Phenyl-L-alanine; (S)-Phenylalanine; H-Phe-OH; Alanine, phenyl-, L-; (-)-Phenylalanine; (S)-(-)-Phenylalanine; (S)-Phenylalanine; (S)-α-Amino-β-phenylpropionic acid; (S)-α-Aminobenzenepropanoic acid; (S)-α-Aminohydrocinnamic acid; 3-Phenylalanine; L-(-)-Phenylalanine; L-Alanine, 3-phenyl-; Antibiotic FN 1636; Benzenepropanoic acid, α-amino-, (S)-; NSC 79477; Phenyl-α-alanine; Phenylalanine; β-Phenyl-L-alanine; β-Phenyl-α-alanine; Aspartame EP Impurity C
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO2
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(C(=O)O)N
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H11NO2/c10-8(9(11)12)6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8H,6,10H2,(H,11,12)/t8-/m0/s1
InChIKey
COLNVLDHVKWLRT-QMMMGPOBSA-N
Boiling Point
307.5±30.0°C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
283°C (dec.)
Solubility
Soluble in Aqueous Acid (Slightly), Water (Slightly, Heated, Sonicated)
Appearance
White Crystalline Powder
Application
Ingredient of health care products.
Shelf Life
As supplied, 2 years from the QC date provided on the Certificate of Analysis, when stored properly
Risk Statements
R36/37/38
Safety Statements
S22; S24/25; S37/39; S45; S36/37/39; S27; S26
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Vapor Pressure
1.76X10-8 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est);