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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Tyrosine, 99%

Product Code. 11419053
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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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 60-18-4
Molecular Formula C9H11NO3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 181.19
MDL Number MFCD00002606
InChI Key OUYCCCASQSFEME-SVGMAFHSNA-N
Synonym l-tyrosine, tyrosine, s-tyrosine, p-tyrosine, h-tyr-oh, l-p-tyrosine, 2s-2-amino-3-4-hydroxyphenyl propanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-l-phenylalanine, l---tyrosine, tyrosine, l
PubChem CID 6057
ChEBI CHEBI:17895
SMILES N[C@@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C=C1)C(O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point >300°C
Assay Percent Range 99%
Beilstein 392441
Merck Index 14,9839
Solubility Information Soluble in hydrochloric acid. Slightly soluble in water.
Density 1.46 g/mL
IUPAC Name (2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
Quantity 50 g
Formula Weight 181.19
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material L-Tyrosine
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • L-Tyrosine
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : L-Tyrosine

RUO – Research Use Only

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