4-Benzoyl-L-phenylalanine

Names

[ Name ]:
4-Benzoyl-L-phenylalanine

[Synonym ]:
(2S)-2-Amino-3-(4-benzoylphenyl)propanoic acid
4-Benzoylphenylalanine
4-(Phenylcarbonyl)-L-phenylalanine
l-4-benzoylphenylalanine
4-(Phenylcarbonyl)-L-phenylalanin
Phenylalanine, 4-benzoyl-

Biological Activity

[Description]:

(S)-2-amino-3-(4-benzoylphenyl)propanoic acid is an alanine derivative[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Others

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

[In Vitro]

Amino acids and amino acid derivatives have been commercially used as ergogenic supplements. They influence the secretion of anabolic hormones, supply of fuel during exercise, mental performance during stress related tasks and prevent exercise induced muscle damage. They are recognized to be beneficial as ergogenic dietary substances[1].

[References]

[1]. Luckose F, et al. Effects of amino acid derivatives on physical, mental, and physiological activities. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2015;55(13):1793-1024.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.249±0.06 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
467.6±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₁₆H₁₅NO₃

[ Molecular Weight ]:
269.295

[ Flash Point ]:
236.6±27.3 °C

[ Exact Mass ]:
269.105194

[ PSA ]:
80.39000

[ LogP ]:
2.08

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.616

[ Storage condition ]:
2-8°C

[ Water Solubility ]:
Slightly soluble (1 g/L) (25 ºC)

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xi

[ HS Code ]:
2922509090

Synthetic Route

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Precursor & DownStream

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Customs

[ HS Code ]: 2922509090

[ Summary ]:
2922509090. other amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%