CAS 10172-89-1: (-)-N-Acetylphenylalanine
Description:(-)-N-Acetylphenylalanine, with the CAS number 10172-89-1, is an amino acid derivative characterized by the presence of an acetyl group attached to the nitrogen of the phenylalanine side chain. This compound is a chiral molecule, existing in two enantiomeric forms, with the (-) designation indicating its specific stereochemistry. It is typically a white to off-white crystalline solid that is soluble in polar solvents such as water and methanol, reflecting its polar nature due to the amino and acetyl functional groups. The compound is often utilized in biochemical research and pharmaceutical applications, particularly in studies involving protein synthesis and enzyme activity, due to its structural similarity to natural amino acids. Its acetylation can influence the compound's reactivity and interaction with biological systems, making it a valuable tool in medicinal chemistry and drug design. Additionally, (-)-N-Acetylphenylalanine may exhibit specific biological activities, although detailed studies are necessary to elucidate its full range of effects.
Formula:C11H13NO3
InChI:InChI=1S/C11H13NO3/c1-8(13)12-10(11(14)15)7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-6,10H,7H2,1H3,(H,12,13)(H,14,15)/t10-/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=CBQJSKKFNMDLON-SNVBAGLBSA-N
SMILES:O=C(O)C(NC(=O)C)CC=1C=CC=CC1
- Synonyms:
- (-)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenylpropanoic acid
- (-)-N-Acetyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-phenylalanine
- (-)-N-Acetylphenylalanine
- (2R)-2-Acetamido-3-phenylpropanoic acid
- (R)-(-)-N-Acetylphenylalanine
- (R)-2-Acetamido-3-phenylpropanoic acid
- (R)-2-Acetylamino-3-phenylpropionic acid
- <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-(-)-N-Acetylphenylalanine
- <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Phenylalanine, N-acetyl-
- Ac-D-Phe-OH
- See more synonyms
- Acetyl-D-Phenylalanine
- Acetylphenylalanine
- Alanine, N-acetyl-3-phenyl-, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-
- N-Acetyl-(R)-phenylalanine
- N-Acetyl-3-phenyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-alanine
- NSC 523830
- R-2-(Acetylamino)-3-phenylpropanoic acid
- D-Phenylalanine, N-acetyl-
- N-Acetyl-D-phenylalanine
- Alanine, N-acetyl-3-phenyl-, D-
