L-Phenylalanine
TL;DR: L-Phenylalanine (CAS 63-91-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C9H11NO2 and molecular weight 165.07898 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
(2S)-2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid
Also Known As: L-phenylalanine, phenylalanine, (S)-Phenylalanine, 3-Phenylalanine, 3-Phenyl-L-alanine
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C9H11NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 165.07898 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.5 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 63.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 165.07898 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 153.0 |
| Melting Point | 541 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 563 °F at 760 mmHg (sublimes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000005 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | COLNVLDHVKWLRT-QMMMGPOBSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: L-Phenylalanine is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies L-Phenylalanine (CAS 63-91-2) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
A biotechnology compound supplied by CoreyChem, L-Phenylalanine (CAS 63-91-2) has the molecular formula C9H11NO2 and a molecular weight of 165.08 g/mol. Reported properties include a solubility: 10 to 50 mg/mL at 77 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as L-phenylalanine and phenylalanine.
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Chemical Property Profile of L-Phenylalanine
Property Insights of L-Phenylalanine
The XLogP value of -1.5 indicates that L-Phenylalanine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 63.3 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for L-Phenylalanine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, L-Phenylalanine has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of L-Phenylalanine?
The CAS number of L-Phenylalanine is 63-91-2.
What is the molecular formula of L-Phenylalanine?
The molecular formula of L-Phenylalanine is C9H11NO2.
What is the molecular weight of L-Phenylalanine?
The molecular weight of L-Phenylalanine is 165.07898 g/mol.
What are the applications of L-Phenylalanine?
L-Phenylalanine is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies L-Phenylalanine (CAS 63-91-2) with custom synthesis available...
Where can I buy L-Phenylalanine?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for L-Phenylalanine?
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