D-Tyrosine, 99%
D-Tyrosine, 99%
D-Tyrosine, 99%
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D-Tyrosine, 99%

CAS: 556-02-5 | C9H11NO3 | 181.19 g/mol
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ALFA17709.031 g
Catalog number ALFA17709.03
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Specifications
Chemical Name or MaterialD-Tyrosine
Melting Point310°C to 314°C
CAS556-02-5
Health Hazard 1H315-H319-H335
Health Hazard 2GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
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D-Tyrosine is synthesized from phenylalanine. It is also the precursor of epinephrine, thyroid hormones, and melanin.

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Applications
D-Tyrosine is synthesized from phenylalanine. It is also the precursor of epinephrine, thyroid hormones, and melanin.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Victor J. Hruby.; Donald A. Upson.; Diane M. Yamamoto.; Clark W. Smith.; Roderich Walter. Active site studies of neurohypophyseal hormones. Comparison of oxytocin and arginine vasopressin analogs containing 2-D-tyrosine. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1979, 101, (10), 2717-2721.
  2. Richard Calendar.; Paul Berg. d-Tyrosyl RNA: Formation, hydrolysis and utilization for protein synthesis. Journal of Molecular Biology. 1967, 26, (1), 39-54.