L-Phenylalanine

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₉H₁₁NO₂
CAS Number	63-91-2

FC-0662150

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	(2S)-2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
InChI Key	COLNVLDHVKWLRT-QMMMGPOBSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C9H11NO2/c10-8(9(11)12)6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8H,6,10H2,(H,11,12)

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	563 °F at 760 mmHg (sublimes) (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	283 °C decomposes
Flash Point	139.8±24.6 °C
Density	1.2±0.1 g/cm3

Safety Information

Flash Point

139.8±24.6 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.