DL-Phenylalanine
Agent Name
DL-Phenylalanine
CAS Number
150-30-1
Formula
C9-H11-N-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Phenylalanine DL-form; Phenylalanine, dl-; 2-Amino-3-phenylpropionic acid, dl-; Alanine, phenyl-, dl-; alpha-Aminohydrocinnamic acid, dl-; DL-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid; DL-3-Phenylalanine; DL-alpha-Amino-beta-phenylpropionic acid; DLPA; Alanine, phenyl-, DL- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] (+/-)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropionic acid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a component of aspartame and as a nutrient; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [EFSA] Not considered hazardous by GHS classification; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Phenylalanine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
4.65E-08 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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