| CAS# | 63-91-2 |
| FORMULA | C9H11NO2 |
| Synonyms | β-Phenyl-L-alanine; 3-Phenyl-L-alanine |
| GROUPS/USES | Amino acids |
| Markets | Food & Beverage |
FAQ’S
What is L-Phenylalanine?
L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that the body cannot produce and it must be obtained from food.
What is the use of L-Phenylalanine?
L-Phenylalanine is used as a dietary supplement (nutrient).
Choice Organochem LLP supplies L-Phenylalanine to users/customers for Food & Beverages.
L-Phenylalanine Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colorless or white, platelike crystals or as a white crystalline powder |
| pH | 5.4-6.0 |
| Assay | NLT 98.5% and NMT 101.5% |
| Lead | NMT 5 mg/kg |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.2% |
| Optical (Specific) Rotation | [α]D20o : Between -33.2O and -35.2O, calculated on the dried basis; [α]D25o : Between -32.7O and -34.7O, calculated on the dried basis. |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |