W373605

L-Tyrosine

FG

• Synonym(s): (S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid, 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine
• Linear Formula: 4-(HO)C₆H₄CH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 60-18-4
• Molecular Weight: 181.19
• FEMA Number: 3736
• Beilstein: 392441
• EC Number: 200-460-4
• MDL number: MFCD00002606
• eCl@ss: 32160406
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901863
• Flavis number: 17.022
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: corn
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012; FDA 21 CFR 173.65
• optical activity: [α]20/D −10.6°, c = 4 in 1 M HCl
• mp: >300 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• solubility: water: soluble 0.479 g/L at 25 °C
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: odorless
• SMILES string: N[C@@H](Cc1ccc(O)cc1)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C9H11NO3/c10-8(9(12)13)5-6-1-3-7(11)4-2-6/h1-4,8,11H,5,10H2,(H,12,13)/t8-/m0/s1
• InChI key: OUYCCCASQSFEME-QMMMGPOBSA-N

Description

General description

L-Tyrosine is an important amino acid mainly used as a dietary supplement.

L-tyrosine, an aromatic amino acid, is used common dietary supplement that has a wide range of applications in food and pharmaceutical industry. It is a precursor for preparing industrially important compounds such as 3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine (L-DOPA), melanin and p-hydroxystyrene. L-tyrosine can be synthesized by different biotechnological methods which are ecofriendly.

Other Notes

Amino acid precursor of dopamine and other catecholamines

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves