DL-Phenylalanine

Specifications / Handling

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Product Details
Synonyms	(±)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropionic acid; H-DL-Phe-OH; NSC 9959; DLPA
Product Type	Chemical
Properties
Formula	C₉H₁₁NO₂
MW	165.19
CAS	150-30-1
Purity Chemicals	≥98% (HPLC)
Appearance	White crystals or crystalline powder.
Solubility	Soluble in water.
Identity	Determined by NMR.
Declaration	Manufactured by Chemodex.
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InChi Key	COLNVLDHVKWLRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Smiles	NC(CC1=CC=CC=C1)C(O)=O
Shipping and Handling
Shipping	AMBIENT
Short Term Storage	+20°C
Long Term Storage	+4°C
Handling Advice	Keep cool and dry. Protect from light and moisture.
Use/Stability	Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C.
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Product-specific References

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.

Product References

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