Molekula
DL-Phenylalanine
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
DL-Phenylalanine is a synthetic amino acid used in pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and food additives as a source of essential amino acids. It is a racemic mixture of D- and L-enantiomers. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food formulations, listed as FEMA No. 3726, and as a nutrient ingredient in amino acid blends. Available in powder form with a molecular weight of 165.19 g/mol, CAS number 150-30-1, and molecular formula C6H5CH2CH(NH2)COOH. Stable at ambient storage conditions. Molekula supplies DL-Phenylalanine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Identification | Meets the requirements |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.2% |
| Assay | 98.5-101.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.3% |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤5mg/kg |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in water and dilute mineral acid and alkali hydroxide solutions |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.00000005 mmHg |
Source: PubChem CID 994 (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), Haz-Map)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 26241020 |
| CAS Number | 150-30-1 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid |
| EC Number | 205-756-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H5CH2CH(NH2)COOH |
| Molecular Weight | 165.19 |
| Exact Mass | 165.079 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | COLNVLDHVKWLRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C9H11NO2/c10-8(9(11)12)6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8H,6,10H2,(H,11,12) |
| PubChem CID | 994 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29224930 |
| Tariff Code | 2922498590 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 2-azaniumyl-3-phenylpropanoate
- 2Amino3phenylpropionic acid, dl
- Alanine, phenyl, DL
- alphaAminohydrocinnamic acid, dl
- DL-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid
- DL-2-AMINO-3-PHENYLPROPIONIC ACID
- DL-3-Phenylalanine
- FEMA No. 3726
- Phenylalanine DL-form
- Phenylalanine, dl-
Frequently asked questions
What is DL-Phenylalanine used for?
DL-Phenylalanine is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, food additives, and as a nutritional supplement in amino acid formulations.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of DL-Phenylalanine?
The formula is C6H5CH2CH(NH2)COOH and the molecular weight is 165.19 g/mol.
How should DL-Phenylalanine be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of DL-Phenylalanine is available?
Molekula supplies DL-Phenylalanine in pharmaceutical and research-grade purity.
Can Molekula supply DL-Phenylalanine in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply DL-Phenylalanine in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a DL-Phenylalanine order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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