Tyrosine

C₉H₁₁NO₃

IUPAC: (2S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid

CAS: 60-18-4

Tổng quan

Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid and precursor to dopamine, adrenaline, noradrenaline, and melanin. Its name comes from the Greek 'tyros' (cheese).

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 3 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

H
6,1%
C
59,7%
O
26,5%

Công dụng

  • Dietary supplement
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Melanin precursor

Sự thật thú vị

  • First isolated from cheese casein in 1846, hence its name from Greek 'tyros'

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC(=CC=C1CC(C(=O)O)N)O

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
181,19 g/mol
Mật độ
1,4560 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
343,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
0.45 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
181,0739
XLogP
-2,3
TPSA
83,6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
13
Complexity
176,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tyrosine?
Tyrosine (C₉H₁₁NO₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Tyrosine?
Tyrosine has a molar mass of 181.19 g/mol.
What state is Tyrosine at room temperature?
Tyrosine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Tyrosine organic or inorganic?
Tyrosine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Tyrosine?
Tyrosine (C₉H₁₁NO₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).