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L-Phenylalanine

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CAS Number 63-91-2 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2S)-2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
L-phenylalanine
Synonyms
(2S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic Acid
(S)-α-Aminohydrocinnamic Acid
(S)-(-)-Phenylalanine
(S)-α-Amino-benzenepropanoic Acid
(S)-α-Amino-β-phenylpropionic Acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 63-91-2

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point 243-245°C
Solubility Water
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DETAILS

Description (English)
L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid. L-Phenylalanine is biologically converted into L-tyrosine, another one of the DNA-encoded amino acids, which in turn is converted to L-DOPA and further converted into dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. L

REFERENCES

  • Hollunger, G. et al.: Acta Pharmacol. Toxicol., 34, 391 (1974)
  • Bagchi, S.P. et al.: Biochem. Pharmacol., 26, 900 (1974)