N-Acetyl-dl-phenylalanine


Chemical Name: N-Acetyl-dl-phenylalanine
CAS Number: 2901-75-9
Product Number: AG00I5E8(AGN-PC-0WAEF3)
Synonyms:
MDL No:
Molecular Formula: C11H13NO3
Molecular Weight: 207.2258

Identification/Properties


Properties
MP:
152.0 to 156.0 °C
BP:
347.2°C at 760 mmHg
Storage:
Inert atmosphere;-10 ℃;
Form:
Solid
Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:
207.229g/mol
XLogP3:
0.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:
2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:
3
Rotatable Bond Count:
4
Exact Mass:
207.09g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass:
207.09g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area:
66.4A^2
Heavy Atom Count:
15
Formal Charge:
0
Complexity:
234
Isotope Atom Count:
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:
1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:
1
Compound Is Canonicalized:
Yes

Safety Information


GHS Pictogram:
Signal Word:
Warning
UN#:
-
Hazard Statements:
H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements:
P261-P305+P351+P338
Class:
-
Packing Group:
-

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N-Acetyl-DL-phenylalanine, commonly used in chemical synthesis, is a versatile compound with significant applications in the pharmaceutical and food industries. It serves as a crucial building block for the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules due to its unique structural properties. The acetyl group attached to the phenylalanine moiety enhances its stability and compatibility in a range of reaction conditions, making it a valuable reagent in organic synthesis. Chemists often utilize N-Acetyl-DL-phenylalanine for the preparation of peptide mimetics, drug conjugates, and prodrugs, where the acetyl group plays a key role in modulating the compound's solubility, bioavailability, and pharmacokinetic profile. Furthermore, its chiral nature allows for the asymmetric synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, enabling the production of enantiopure compounds with enhanced biological activity. In food chemistry, N-Acetyl-DL-phenylalanine serves as a flavor enhancer and sweetener, contributing to the development of novel food additives and functional ingredients. As a crucial component in chemical synthesis, N-Acetyl-DL-phenylalanine plays a pivotal role in advancing drug discovery, materials science, and flavor technology.