4-Methyl-L-phenylalanine, 98%, Thermo Scientific™

Description

This Thermo Scientific 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.

Applications
Used in absorption liquids on a technical scale for removing acid components such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide from gases. 4-Methyl-L-phenylalanine are used in buffers to maintain the pH of aqueous liquids at a constant level.

Solubility
Sparingly soluble (0.014 g/L) (25°C).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1991-87-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H13NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 179.22
• MDL Number: MFCD00038575
• InChI Key: DQLHSFUMICQIMB-VIFPVBQESA-N
• Synonym: 4-methyl-l-phenylalanine, l-4-methylphenylalanine, 4-methylphenylalanine, h-phe 4-me-oh, 2s-2-amino-3-4-methylphenyl propanoic acid, phenylalanine, 4-methyl, s-2-amino-3-p-tolyl propanoic acid, l-4-me-phe-oh, l-4-methylphe, 4-methyl-l-phe-oh
• PubChem CID: 151513
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-(4-methylphenyl)propanoic acid
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C[C@H](N)C(O)=O)C=C1

• Solubility Information: Sparingly soluble (0.014g/L) (25°C).
• Quantity: 250 mg
• Formula Weight: 179.22
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Methyl-L-phenylalanine

Safety and Handling

TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS