DL-Phenylalanine is used to relieve cases of minor depression and other mood issues as well as and physical discomforts and pain. It is also used in acupuncture anesthesia, alcohol withdrawal.
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Applications
DL-Phenylalanine is used to relieve cases of minor depression and other mood issues as well as and physical discomforts and pain. It is also used in acupuncture anesthesia, alcohol withdrawal.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethyl ether, benzene.
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- David R. Wood; Fred W. Reimherr; Paul H. Wender. Treatment of attention deficit disorder with DL-phenylalanine. Psychiatry Research. 1985, 16,(1), 21-26.
- Tadakazu Tokumura; Masaki Nanbas; Yukl Tsushima; Kimio Tatsuishi; Masanori Kayano; Yoshiharu Machida; and Tsuneji Nagai. Enhancement of bioavailability of cinnarizine from its β-cyclodextrin complex on oral administration with dl-phenylalanine as a competing agent. J. Pharm. Sci. 1986, 75,(4), 391-394.