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L-Tyrosine

99.0-101.0%, suitable for cell culture, BioXtra, non-animal source

Synonym(s):

(S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid, 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
4-(HO)C6H4CH2CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
60-18-4
Molecular Weight:
181.19
Beilstein:
392441
EC Number:
200-460-4
MDL number:
MFCD00002606
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
eCl@ss:
32160406
PubChem Substance ID:
24900543
NACRES:
NA.26

product name

L-Tyrosine, from non-animal source, meets EP, USP testing specifications, suitable for cell culture, 99.0-101.0%

biological source

non-animal source

Quality Level

300

Agency

USP/NF
meets EP testing specifications
meets USP testing specifications

product line

BioXtra

Assay

99.0-101.0%

form

powder

optical activity

[α]25/D 11.2 to 9.8°, c = 5 in 1 M HCl (Specific Rotation 6.1 - 7.8 °)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

endotoxin, tested

color

white to off-white

mp

>300 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

1 M HCl: 25 mg/mL

cation traces

Fe: ≤10 ppm
NH4+: ≤0.02%

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

functional group

(phenol)

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

N[C@@H](Cc1ccc(O)cc1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C9H11NO3/c10-8(9(12)13)5-6-1-3-7(11)4-2-6/h1-4,8,11H,5,10H2,(H,12,13)/t8-/m0/s1

InChI key

OUYCCCASQSFEME-QMMMGPOBSA-N

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General description

L-Tyrosine, an essential amino acid, plays a vital role in biochemical and cell culture research. In biochemical studies, L-Tyrosine is significant as a precursor to neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, which influence cellular communication and play a role in mood, attention, and energy levels. It also contributes to the synthesis of thyroid hormones, regulating metabolic processes. L-Tyrosine is employed to support cell growth and protein synthesis, facilitating experiments on cell maintenance and repair, making it a valuable tool in biochemical and cell culture investigations.

Application

L-Tyrosine has been used as a supplement in Dulbecco′s modified Eagle′s medium for culturing SY5Y neuroblastoma cells for stable isotope labeling of amino acids on cell culture (SILAC).

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-Tyrosine consists of a polar side chain and is a non-essential amino acid. It is utilized by cells to synthesize proteins that are involved in signal transduction. L-Tyrosine acts as a receiver of phosphate groups that are transferred by kinases.

Features and Benefits

  • Suitable for Cell Culture and Biochemical research
  • High-quality compound suitable for multiple research applications

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Other Notes

Amino acid precursor of dopamine and other catecholamines
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