L-Phenylalanine

Synonym: 63-91-2; L-Phenylalanine; Phenylalanine; (2S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid

MDL: MFCD00064227
CAS Number: 63-91-2
Compound CID: 6140

Product Size

100 mg; 200 mg; 500 mg; 1 g

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that is necessary for the synthesis of protein. It has been widely used in the research of pharmaceuticals.

Molecular Weight

165.191

Molecular Formula

C₉H₁₁NO₂

Source

Fermentation

Form

White solid

Purity

≥98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol and methanol, and hardly soluble in ether.

Identity

Confirmed by MS and NMR.

Melting Point

283-284°C

Applications

L-Phenylalanine can be used for research in the fields of medicine and pharmacy.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask