N-Methyl-L-phenylalanine

Names

[ Name ]:
N-Methyl-L-phenylalanine

[Synonym ]:
L-N-methylphenylalanine
L-phenylalanine, N-methyl-
N-Methyl-L-phenylalanine
N-methyl-L-phenylalanine zwitterion
(S)-2-(N-methylamino)-3-phenylpropionic acid
N-Me-Phe-OH
N-Me-Phe
(S)-2-(Methylamino)-3-phenylpropanoic acid
N-Me-L-Phe
methyl-DL-phenylalanine
L-N-Me-phenylalanine
(S)-Z-N-Methylphenylalanine
N-Methylphenylalanine

Biological Activity

[Description]:

(S)-2-(Methylamino)-3-phenylpropanoic acid is a phenylalanine 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):1793-807.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.126g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
308.3ºC at 760 mmHg

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₁₀H₁₃NO₂

[ Molecular Weight ]:
179.21600

[ Flash Point ]:
140.3ºC

[ Exact Mass ]:
179.09500

[ PSA ]:
49.33000

[ LogP ]:
1.29260

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.000297mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.543

[ Storage condition ]:
−20°C

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

[ HS Code ]:
2922499990

Synthetic Route

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Precursor & DownStream

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Customs

[ HS Code ]: 2922499990

[ Summary ]:
HS:2922499990 other amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%