Compound Q&A
What is N-Acetyl-L-tyrosine (CAS: 537-55-3)?
Answer
N-Acetyl-L-tyrosine is an acetylated derivative of the amino acid L-tyrosine, with the chemical formula C9H11NO3. It is a white to off-white crystalline solid that is soluble in water and commonly used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Its structure includes an acetyl group attached to the amino acid tyrosine, which can influence its solubility and biological activity.
About
CAS No
537-55-3
English Name
N-Acetyl-L-tyrosine
Molecular Formula
C11H13NO4
Molecular Weight
223.23 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)N[C@@H](Cc1ccc(O)cc1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
CAHKINHBCWCHCF-JTQLQIEISA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
