Used as a biochemical reagent and also as a probe for studying protein structure and kinetics.
CAS No.
556-02-5
Formula
C9H11NO3
Molecular Mass
181.18900
Exact Mass
181.07400
PSA
83.55000
Logp
1.04690
IUPAC
(2R)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
Attribute classification
Matter Classification
organic
Category
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melting Point
310-314ºC
Density
1.333g/cm3
Boiling Point
385.2ºC at 760mmHg
Flash Point
186.7ºC
Appearance
White needle shaped crystals, odorless, bitter taste; Soluble in alkaline solutions and dilute acids, insoluble in water, insoluble in acetone, ethanol, and ether