Personal Care / Cosmetic
Food and Beverage
Pharmaceutical
Flavor and Fragrance
Animal Health & Nutrition
Sport Nutrition
IndustrialAppearance
White crystalline powder
Function
L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid, which 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-Phenylalanine is produced for medical, feed, and nutritional applications such as in the preparation of Aspartame.
Synonyms
L-Phenylalanine; Unanine LP; Alanine, phenyl-, L-; Aminohydrocinnamic acid; L-Antibiotic FN 1636
Storage
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Packages
- 100 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 25 kg. Fiber Drum
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Amino acid
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 270-275 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 165.19 g/mol