| Formula / Notation | C9H11NO2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 63-91-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 165.19 |
| Melting Point | 541 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 563 °F at 760 mmHg (sublimes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | L-phenylalanine is an odorless white crystalline powder. Slightly bitter taste. pH (1% aqueous solution) 5.4 to 6. (NTP, 1992) |
| Also Known As | (2S)-2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid; phenylalanine; 63-91-2; (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 |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is L-Phenylalanine?
L-phenylalanine is the L-enantiomer of phenylalanine. It has a role as a micronutrient, a nutraceutical, an EC 3.1.3.1 (alkaline phosphatase) inhibitor, a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, a plant metabolite, a human xenobiotic metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is a L-alpha-amino acid, a phenylalanine, an erythrose 4-phosphate/phosphoenolpyruvate family amino acid and a proteinogenic amino acid. It is a conjugate base of a L-phenylalaninium. It is a conjugate acid of a L-phenylalaninate. It is an enantiomer of a D-phenylalanine. It is a tautomer of a L-phenylalanine zwitterion.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid
Other Names / Synonyms: (2S)-2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid; phenylalanine; 63-91-2; (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
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 541 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 563 °F at 760 mmHg (sublimes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Weight | 165.19 |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | L-phenylalanine is an odorless white crystalline powder. Slightly bitter taste. pH (1% aqueous solution) 5.4 to 6. (NTP, 1992) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
L-phenylalanine is the L-enantiomer of phenylalanine. It has a role as a micronutrient, a nutraceutical, an EC 3.1.3.1 (alkaline phosphatase) inhibitor, a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, a plant metabolite, a human xenobiotic metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is a L-alpha-amino acid, a phenylalanine, an erythrose 4-phosphate/phosphoenolpyruvate family amino acid and a proteinogenic amino acid. It is a conjugate base of a L-phenylalaninium. It is a conjugate acid of a L-phenylalaninate. It is an enantiomer of a D-phenylalanine. It is a tautomer of a L-phenylalanine zwitterion.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for L-Phenylalanine is: C9H11NO2