Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-Iodo-L-Phenylalanine (CAS: 20846-39-3)?
Answer
3-Iodo-L-Phenylalanine is a solid with a crystalline form. Its molecular weight is approximately 281.03 g/mol. It has limited aqueous solubility, making it poorly soluble in water. Chemically, it is less reactive than its parent compound, 3-bromol-phenylalanine, due to the presence of the iodine substituent. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetonitrile.
About
CAS No
20846-39-3
English Name
3-Iodo-L-Phenylalanine
Molecular Formula
C9H10INO2
Molecular Weight
291.088 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)I)CC(C(=O)O)N
InChIKey
BABTYIKKTLTNRX-QMMMGPOBSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-25 22:28
