Compound Q&A
What is N-Benzoyl-L-phenylalanine (CAS: 2566-22-5)?
Answer
N-Benzoyl-L-phenylalanine (CAS: 2566-22-5) is an amino acid derivative. It is primarily characterized by its chemical structure, featuring a benzoyl group attached to the para position of the phenyl ring in L-phenylalanine. This compound is stable and has a bitter taste, making it useful in pharmaceutical and research applications.
About
CAS No
2566-22-5
English Name
N-Benzoyl-L-phenylalanine
Molecular Formula
C16H15NO3
Molecular Weight
269.3 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey
NPKISZUVEBESJI-AWEZNQCLSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-31 12:56
