L-Phenylalanine Quick Details
Chemical Name: L-Phenylalanine
CAS No: 63-91-2
Molecular Formula: C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight: 165.19
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Chemical Structure: 
L-Phenylalanine Typical Properties
Test item |
Specification |
Result |
Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
Conforms |
Specific rotation |
-32.7° ~ -34.7° |
– 33.88° |
Content % |
98.5 - 101.5 |
99.36 |
Loss on drying % |
≤0.30 |
0.13 |
Heavy metals % |
≤0.0015 |
<0.0015 |
Residue on ignition % |
≤0.40 |
0.04 |
Iron % |
≤0.003 |
<0.003% |
pH |
5.4-6.0 |
5.86 |
Chloride |
≤0.05 |
<0.05 |
Sulfate(SO4) |
≤0.03 |
<0.03 |
L-Phenylalanine Usage
1. L-phenylalanine is an amino acid used as a skin-conditioning agent.
2. L-phenylalanine is also used in suntan products.
3. L-Phenylalanine is produced for medical, feed, and nutritional applications such as in the preparation of Aspartame.
L-Phenylalanine Packaging
25 kg/drum.
L-Phenylalanine Storage
This product should be stored in cool, dry and well-ventilated place.