Phenylalanine

amino-acid

(S)-2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid

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About

An essential amino acid with an aromatic side chain. Precursor to tyrosine and neurotransmitters. People with PKU cannot metabolize it properly.

Molecular Properties

Formula
C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight
165.19 g/mol
SMILES
N[C@@H](Cc1ccccc1)C(=O)O