2-methylphenylalanine

2-methylphenylalanine - Names and Identifiers

Name	2-methylphenylalanine
Synonyms	DL-2-Me-Phe-OH TIMTEC-BB SBB003395 2-Methylphenylalanine 2-methylphenylalanine phenylalanine, 2-methyl- 2-Methy-DL-Phenylalanine 2-Methyl-DL-phenylalanine O-METHYL-DL-PHENYLALANINE 2-METHYL-DL-PHENYLALANINE DL-2'-methylphenylalanineHCl DL-2'-METHYLPHENYLALANINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2-amino-3-(2-methylphenyl)propanoic acid
CAS	22888-51-3
InChI	InChI=1/C10H13NO2/c1-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)6-9(11)10(12)13/h2-5,9H,6,11H2,1H3,(H,12,13)

2-methylphenylalanine - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C10H13NO2
Molar Mass	179.22
Density	1.165
Melting Point	218.4-220.6 °C
Boling Point	326.2±30.0 °C(Predicted)
Flash Point	151.1°C
Vapor Presure	8.9E-05mmHg at 25°C
pKa	2.25±0.10(Predicted)
Storage Condition	Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
Refractive Index	1.568

2-methylphenylalanine - Risk and Safety

Safety Description

24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

2-methylphenylalanine - Introduction

2-methylphenylalanine is an amino acid whose chemical structure contains a benzene ring and a methyl group. The following is a detailed description of the nature, use, preparation and safety information of 2-methylphenylalanine:

Nature:
-Appearance: 2-methylphenylalanine is a white crystalline solid.
-Solubility: 2-methylphenylalanine is slightly soluble in water and can be better dissolved under acidic and alkaline conditions.

Use:
-Biological research: 2-methylphenylalanine can be used as an important reagent in drug development and biological research, for the synthesis of peptides and proteins, or as a precursor for synthetic drugs.
-Pharmaceutical industry: 2-methylphenylalanine can be used in the pharmaceutical industry to synthesize some specific drugs, such as certain analgesics and sedatives.

Method:
The preparation method of 2-methylphenylalanine can be obtained by condensation reaction of methylphenylpropionaldehyde and methylamino alcohol.

Safety Information:
- 2-methylphenylalanine is generally considered to be a relatively safe compound, but care should be taken to avoid contact with skin and eyes.
-Wear appropriate protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses and protective clothing when using or handling 2-methylphenylalanine.
-If ingested or inhaled by accident, seek hospital treatment immediately, and show the packaging or label of 2-methylphenylalanine to the doctor for proper disposal.

Last Update：2024-04-09 02:00:44