Phenylalanine

C₉H₁₁NO₂

IUPAC: (2S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid

CAS: 63-91-2

Tổng quan

Phenylalanine is an essential aromatic amino acid and a precursor to tyrosine, dopamine, and adrenaline. People with phenylketonuria (PKU) cannot metabolize it.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 11 1,0080
Carbon C 9 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

H
6,7%
C
65,4%
O
19,4%

Công dụng

  • Aspartame production
  • Dietary supplement
  • Pharmaceutical

Sự thật thú vị

  • The 'contains phenylalanine' warning on diet soda is for PKU patients

An toàn

  • ⚠ Dangerous for PKU patients

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(C(=O)O)N

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
165,19 g/mol
Mật độ
1,2900 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
283,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
27 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
165,0790
XLogP
-1,5
TPSA
63,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
12
Complexity
153,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phenylalanine?
Phenylalanine (C₉H₁₁NO₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Phenylalanine?
Phenylalanine has a molar mass of 165.19 g/mol.
What state is Phenylalanine at room temperature?
Phenylalanine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Phenylalanine organic or inorganic?
Phenylalanine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Phenylalanine?
Phenylalanine (C₉H₁₁NO₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).