DL-Phenylalanine

Chemodex
Product Code: CDX-P0185
Product Group: Other Biochemicals
Supplier: Chemodex
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CDX-P0185-G100100 g£65.00
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CDX-P0185-G250250 g£121.00
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Overview

Regulatory Status: RUO
Shipping:
Ambient
Storage:
Short Term: +20°C. Long Term: +4°C

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Chemical Structure

Chemical Structure

Further Information

Alternate Names/Synonyms:
(?)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropionic acid; H-DL-Phe-OH; NSC 9959; DLPA
Appearance:
White crystals or crystalline powder.
CAS:
150-30-1
EClass:
32160000
Form (Short):
liquid
Handling Advice:
Keep cool and dry.Protect from light and moisture.
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)
InChiKey:
COLNVLDHVKWLRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Long Description:
Chemical. CAS: 150-30-1. Formula: C9H11NO2. MW: 165.19. Synthetic. Essential alpha-amino acid in humans. Mixture of D-phenylalanine and L-phenylalanine. Precursor for tyrosine, the monoamine neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), epinephrine (adrenaline), the neuromodulator phenethylamine and the skin pigment melanin. Used in the manufacture of food and drink products and sold as a nutritional supplement for its reputed analgesic and antidepressant effects. Building block which may be used by as starting material for synthesis.
MDL:
MFCD00064225
Molecular Formula:
C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight:
165.19
Package Type:
Vial
Product Description:
Essential alpha-amino acid in humans. Mixture of D-phenylalanine and L-phenylalanine. Precursor for tyrosine, the monoamine neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), epinephrine (adrenaline), the neuromodulator phenethylamine and the skin pigment melanin. Used in the manufacture of food and drink products and sold as a nutritional supplement for its reputed analgesic and antidepressant effects. Building block which may be used by as starting material for synthesis.
Purity:
>98% (HPLC)
SMILES:
NC(CC1=CC=CC=C1)C(O)=O
Solubility Chemicals:
Soluble in water.
Transportation:
Non-hazardous
UNSPSC Category:
Biochemical Reagents
UNSPSC Number:
12352200
Use & Stability:
Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C.

References

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