L-Phenylalanine, 100 g

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

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Manufacture of food and drink products | Nutrtive element

Specifications

SKU	0210262380
Alternate Names	L-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid; Phe; F; (S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropionic acid
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.
Base Catalog Number	10262380
Beilstein Registry Number	1910408
CAS #	63-91-2
EC Number	200-568-1
Hazard Statements	H317
Melting Point	270-275 °C(Lit.)
Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₁NO₂
Molecular Weight	165.2
Optical Rotation	(c=2, water)
Pack Size	100 g
pH	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
Potency	2.20 (for the α-COOH group); 9.31 (for the α-NH<sub>2</sub> group)(Lit.)
Purity	≥99.0%
RTECS Number	AY7535000
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Documents

Datasheet

DS [02102623]

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