Compound Q&A
What industries use 3-Hydroxyphenylalanine (CAS: 775-06-4)?
Answer
3-Hydroxyphenylalanine (CAS: 775-06-4) is used in the pharmaceutical industry for its precursor role in the synthesis of L-dopa, a treatment for Parkinson's disease. It is also utilized in the food industry as a flavor enhancer and in various chemical industries for the production of polymers and other organic compounds.
About
CAS No
775-06-4
English Name
3-Hydroxyphenylalanine
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO3
Molecular Weight
181.19 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)O)CC(C(=O)O)N
InChIKey
JZKXXXDKRQWDET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:18
