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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Tyrosine, 99%
L-Tyrosine is used in pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements and food additives. It is a precursor to alkaloids such as morphine, neurotransmitters, epinephrine, p-coumaric acid, thyroxine, pigment melanin and catcholamines. It plays a vital role in photosynthesis.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
L-Tyrosine is used in pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements and food additives. It is a precursor to alkaloids such as morphine, neurotransmitters, epinephrine, p-coumaric acid, thyroxine, pigment melanin and catcholamines. It plays a vital role in photosynthesis.
Solubility
Soluble in hydrochloric acid. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
>300°C
Assay Percent Range
99%
Beilstein
392441
Merck Index
14,9839
Solubility Information
Soluble in hydrochloric acid. Slightly soluble in water.
Density
1.46 g/mL
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
Quantity
50 g
Formula Weight
181.19
Percent Purity
99%
Hazard Category
H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
200-460-4
RTECSNumber
YP2275600
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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