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L-Phenylalanine

CAS 63-91-2 · MF C9H11NO2 · MW 165.19 g/mol

L-Phenylalanine is an essential aromatic amino acid used in protein synthesis and neurotransmitter production. It supports mood regulation, cognitive

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CAS Number
63-91-2
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight
165.19 g/mol
Material Family
Amines & Amides
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
541 u00b0F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
563 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (sublimes) (NTP, 1992)
solubility
10 to 50 mg/mL at 77 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
0.00000005 [mmHg]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number63-91-2
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid
InChI KeyCOLNVLDHVKWLRT-QMMMGPOBSA-N
PubChem CID 6140
INCI NamePHENYLALANINE
Synonyms & Trade Names
L-phenylalanine phenylalanine (2S)-2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid (S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid 3-Phenyl-L-alanine (S)-Phenylalanine (L)-Phenylalanine 3-Phenylalanine beta-Phenyl-L-alanine (S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropionic acid Antibiotic FN 1636 L-Alanine, phenyl- Alanine, 3-phenyl- fenilalanina L-Alanine, 3-phenyl-
Full Description

L-Phenylalanine is an essential aromatic amino acid used in protein synthesis and neurotransmitter production. It supports mood regulation, cognitive