Compound Q&A
What is Phenylalanine (CAS: 673-06-3)?
Answer
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid with the chemical formula C9H11NO2. It is a building block for proteins and plays a key role in the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine. Phenylalanine is also used in the synthesis of tyrosine, another important amino acid. It is commonly found in foods such as meat, dairy, and eggs, and is available as a dietary supplement.
About
CAS No
673-06-3
English Name
Phenylalanine
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight
165.19 g/mol
SMILES
N[C@H](Cc1ccccc1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
COLNVLDHVKWLRT-MRVPVSSYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
