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D-Phenylalaninol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
D-Phenylalaninol is used as a chiral auxiliary for asymmetric Michael reactions. It is an enantiomer of L-Phenylalaninol, an inhibitor of intestinal Phenylalanine absorption. It acts as an inhibiting agent to the enzymes which are responsible for the breakdown of endorphins.
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D-Phenylalaninol is used as a chiral auxiliary for asymmetric Michael reactions. It is an enantiomer of L-Phenylalaninol, an inhibitor of intestinal Phenylalanine absorption. It acts as an inhibiting agent to the enzymes which are responsible for the breakdown of endorphins.
Solubility
Soluble in Dichloromethane, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol.
Notes
Air Sensitive. Store away from air. Store under dry inert gas. Incompatible with carbondioxide, air, acids and oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 89°C to 94°C |
Quantity | 250 mg |
Optical Rotation | +23 ± 2° (c=5 in Ethanol) |
UN Number | UN3259 |
Beilstein | 4665408 |
Formula Weight | 151.21 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | D-Phenylalaninol |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | Danger |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P310 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: AMINES, SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. |
RUO – Research Use Only
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