D-Tyrosine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

D-Tyrosine is synthesized from phenylalanine. It is also the precursor of epinephrine, thyroid hormones, and melanin.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
D-Tyrosine is synthesized from phenylalanine. It is also the precursor of epinephrine, thyroid hormones, and melanin.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 556-02-5
• Molecular Formula: C9H11NO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 181.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00063073
• InChI Key: OUYCCCASQSFEME-SVGMAFHSNA-N
• Synonym: d-tyrosine, h-d-tyr-oh, d-tyr, r-2-amino-3-4-hydroxyphenyl propanoic acid, d-tyrosin, 2r-2-amino-3-4-hydroxyphenyl propanoic acid, 3-4-hydroxyphenyl-d-alanine, d-p-tyrosine, tyrosine, d, d-+-tyrosine
• PubChem CID: 71098
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28479
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
• SMILES: N[C@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C=C1)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 310°C to 314°C
• Beilstein: 2212157
• Merck Index: 14,9839
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 181.19
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Quantity: 1 g
• Optical Rotation: +11° (c=4 in 1N HCl)
• Chemical Name or Material: D-Tyrosine

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