Thermo Scientific Chemicals

L-Tyrosine, 99%

Catalog number: A11141.0B
1000 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

L-Tyrosine, 99%

Catalog number: A11141.0B
1000 g, Each
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Catalog number: A11141.0B
also known as A11141-0B
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
60-18-4
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO3
InChI Key
OUYCCCASQSFEME-SVGMAFHSNA-N
SMILES
N[C@@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C=C1)C(O)=O
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Form
Powder or crystalline powder
Optical Rotation
-11? ? 1? (c= 4 in 1M HCl)
Appearance (Color)
White
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.5 to ≤101.5%

Description

L-Tyrosine is used in pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements and food additives. It is a precursor to alkaloids such as morphine, neurotransmitters, epinephrine, p-coumaric acid, thyroxine, pigment melanin and catcholamines. It plays a vital role in photosynthesis.

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
L-Tyrosine is used in pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements and food additives. It is a precursor to alkaloids such as morphine, neurotransmitters, epinephrine, p-coumaric acid, thyroxine, pigment melanin and catcholamines. It plays a vital role in photosynthesis.

Solubility
Soluble in hydrochloric acid. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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