Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
673-06-3
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight
165.19 g/mol
Synonym

(2R)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic Acid; (R)-3-Phenyl-2-aminopropanoic Acid; (R)-Phenylalanine; D-(+)-Phenylalanine; D-α-Amino-β-phenylpropionic Acid; Endorphenyl; (R)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic Acid;

Keywords
Aromatics
Amino Acid Derivatives
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D-Phenylalanine is the D-enantiomer of the amino acid phenylalanine, which is not used in protein synthesis but has specialized applications. It is primarily used in nutritional supplements and pharmaceuticals for pain management, mood enhancement, and as a precursor in the synthesis of bioactive compounds and peptide-based drugs.