Product name: L-Phenylalanine
Abbreviation: L-Phe
CAS Number: 63-91-2
Chemical Name: (2S)-2-Amino-3 -phenylpropanoic Acid
Chemical Formula: C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight: 165.1900
Solubility: Sparingly soluble in water
Property: White crystals or crystalline powder; slightly bitter taste
L-phenylalanine is classified as an essential amino acid because the body requires a dietary source to meet its physiological demands. Dietary sources of L-phenylalanine are derived from animal and vegetable proteins and deficiencies are very rare.
L-phenylalanine may be helpful in some populations with stress and depression. It is also used in the treatment of vitiligo.
Applications:
Nutritional supplements.
Can be added to baked goods, in addition to strengthening phenylalanine, it react with sugars, can improve the flavor of food.
L-phenylalanine is an important Food Additive - the main raw material, of aspartame Sweetener (Aspartame).
As one of the essential amino acids, it is used in amino acid infusion and the amino acid drugs in the pharmaceutical industry.