CAS 17350-84-4

α-Methyl-D-phenylalanine

Description:

α-Methyl-D-phenylalanine is an amino acid derivative characterized by the presence of a methyl group at the alpha position relative to the carboxyl group, along with a phenyl side chain. This compound is a non-proteinogenic amino acid, meaning it is not incorporated into proteins during translation. It exhibits properties typical of amino acids, such as the ability to form zwitterions in solution, where it possesses both a positive and a negative charge. The presence of the phenyl group contributes to its hydrophobic characteristics, influencing its solubility and interactions in biological systems. α-Methyl-D-phenylalanine is of interest in various fields, including medicinal chemistry and neurobiology, due to its potential role in modulating neurotransmitter activity and its applications in studying protein structure and function. Additionally, its stereochemistry, being a D-amino acid, distinguishes it from the more common L-amino acids found in proteins. As with many amino acids, it may participate in various biochemical pathways and interactions, making it a subject of research in both synthetic and biological contexts.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₃NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C10H13NO2/c1-10(11,9(12)13)7-8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-6H,7,11H2,1H3,(H,12,13)/t10-/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=HYOWVAAEQCNGLE-SNVBAGLBSA-N

SMILES: C([C@@](C(O)=O)(C)N)C1=CC=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• (2R)-2-Amino-2-methyl-3-phenylpropanoic acid
• (2R)-2-ammonio-2-methyl-3-phenylpropanoate
• (R)-(+)-α-Methylphenylalanine
• (R)-2-Amino-2-methyl-3-phenylpropanoicacid
• (R)-2-Amino-2-methyl-3-phenylpropionic acid
• (R)-2-amino-2-methyl-3-phenylpropanoic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Phenylalanine, α-methyl-
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-α-Methylphenylalanine
• Alanine, 2-methyl-3-phenyl-, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-
• D-Alpha-Methylphenylalanine
• D-a-Methylphenylalanine
• alpha-Methyl-D-phenylalanine
• α-Methyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-phenylalanine
• α-methyl-D-Phenylalanine
• D-Phenylalanine, α-methyl-

H-α-Me-D-Phe-OH

CAS: 17350-84-4

Bachem ID: 4025136.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₃NO₂

Purity: > 99%

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 179.22

Ref: 01-4025136

α-Methyl-D-phenylalanine

CAS: 17350-84-4

Formula: C₁₀H₁₃NO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 179.2157

Ref: IN-DA001YZJ

α-Methyl-D-phenylalanine

CAS: 17350-84-4

Molecular weight: 179.22

Ref: 7W-GC3944

(R)-2-Amino-2-methyl-3-phenylpropanoic acid

CAS: 17350-84-4

(R)-2-Amino-2-methyl-3-phenylpropanoic acid

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 179.22g/mol

Ref: 54-OR91846

(R)-2-Amino-2-methyl-3-phenylpropanoic acid

CAS: 17350-84-4

Formula: C₁₀H₁₃NO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: White powder

Molecular weight: 179.219

Ref: 10-F225724

a-Methyl-D-phenylalanine

CAS: 17350-84-4

a-Methyl-D-phenylalanine is an enantiomer of the racemic amino acid L-alanine. It has been shown to be a competitive inhibitor of benzyl alcohol dehydrogenase, which catalyses the conversion of benzyl alcohol to propanoic acid. This product is also an alkylating agent that reacts with the tert-butyl group on propanol to produce tert-butyl methyl ether and methyl benzoate. Citric acid is a weak organic acid that can be used as an acidulant in foods. Citric acid can also act as a buffer in food products, preventing changes in pH due to other ingredients. Citric acid monohydrate is a salt form of citric acid that can be used for cooking and baking purposes. A common use for citric acid monohydrate is as a leavening agent for cakes and breads, where it reacts with sodium bicarbonate to produce carbon dioxide bubbles that help make the

Formula: C₁₀H₁₃NO₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 179.22 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FM48612