L-Tyrosine

L-Tyrosine

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SKU# 42000024-2

Product Description

  • Used by cells to synthesize proteins.
  • non-essential amino acid with a polar side group.
  • Functions as a receiver of phosphate groups that are transferred by way of protein kinases
  • Plays an important role in photosynthesis,and acts as an electron donor in the reduction of oxidized chlorophyll.

Technical Information:

  • USP Grade
  • Optical Rotation: -11.3° to -12.3° (c = 5 in 1N HCl)

Technical Specifications

CAS#: 60-18-4
Molecular Weight: 181.19
Molecular Formula: C9H11NO3
Synonyms: L-(-)-Tyrosine, (S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid, 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine
Appearance Form: White to off-white powder
Appearance Color: White to off-white
Working Concentration: 0
Solubility: H2O: 0.48 mg/mL at 25C
Soluble in alkaline solutions. Insoluble in absolute alcohol, ether, and acetone.
Shelf Life: 5 years
Storage Temperature: RT
Hazardous Shipping: Non-hazardous
HTS Code: 29225000

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