O-Benzyl-L-tyrosine

CAS: 16652-64-5

Ref. 3D-FB11335

Product Information

• Name: O-Benzyl-L-tyrosine
• Synonyms: 4-Benzyloxy-L-phenylalanine, (2S)-2-Amino-3-(4-phenylmethoxyphenyl)propanoic acid, (2S)-2-Amino-3-[4-(benzyloxy)phenyl]propanoic acid, (S)-2-Amino-3-[4-(benzyloxy)phenyl]propanoic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Tyrosine, O-(phenylmethyl)-, Alanine, 3-[p-(benzyloxy)phenyl]-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-, D-Tyrosine,O-(phenylmethyl)-, H-D-Tyr(Bzl)-OH, NSC 163630, O-(Phenylmethyl)-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-tyrosine, O-Benzyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-tyrosine, O-Benzyl-L-Tyrosine, O-benzyl oxide-L-tyrosine, O-benzyl-D-tyrosine, O-benzyltyrosine, Tyrosine benzyl ether

Description

O-Benzyl-L-tyrosine is an alkylated aromatic amino acid, which is synthesized by the reaction of chloromethyl ketone with proctolin. It has been shown to have anti-obesity properties in mice and rats. O-Benzyl-L-tyrosine has also been used to encapsulate a variety of drugs, including insulin, as well as small drug molecules like chemotherapeutic agents. The drug is immobilized in an organic polymer film through ester linkage. The film can be removed from the drug by dissolving it in chloroformate, or by exposing it to light and heat.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 271.31 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₇NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White/Off-White Solid