DL-3,4-Dimethylphenylalanine CAS 103957-56-8

DL-3,4-Dimethylphenylalanine - Names and Identifiers

Name	DL-3,4-Dimethylphenylalanine
Synonyms	DL-3,4-Dimethylphenylalanine 3,4-dimethyl-L-phenylalanine DL-3,4-dimethylphenylalanine 3-(3,4-xylyl)-Alanine hydrochloride (6CI) 2-amino-3-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)propanoicaci 3,4-Dimethy-DL-Phenylalanine hydrochloride Alanine,3-(3,4-xylyl)-, hydrochloride (6CI) 2-AMINO-3-(3,4-DIMETHYLPHENYL)PROPANOIC ACID HYDROCHLORIDE
CAS	103957-56-8
InChI	InChI=1/C11H15NO2/c1-7-3-4-9(5-8(7)2)6-10(12)11(13)14/h3-5,10H,6,12H2,1-2H3,(H,13,14)/t10-/m0/s1

DL-3,4-Dimethylphenylalanine - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C11H15NO2
Molar Mass	193.24
Density	1.136g/cm3
Boling Point	342.8°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point	161.1°C
Vapor Presure	2.81E-05mmHg at 25°C
Storage Condition	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
Refractive Index	1.562

DL-3,4-Dimethylphenylalanine - Introduction

DL-3, 4-dimethylphenylalanine is an organic compound, also known as DMBA, whose chemical formula is C11H15NO2. It is a white to pale yellow crystalline solid.

DL-3, 4-dimethylphenylalanine is commonly used as a raw material in the pharmaceutical field, and its main purpose is to synthesize specific drug molecules. It is a radioactive label of unnatural amino acids and can be used for radioactivity determination and drug metabolism studies.

DL-3, the preparation methods of 4-dimethylphenylalanine mainly include chemical synthesis and microbial fermentation. Chemical synthesis is usually achieved by a ketoalcoholization reaction of propiophenone and an amidation reaction of urea. Microbial fermentation uses specific strains to convert appropriate substrates into DL-3, 4-dimethylphenylalanine by bioconversion.

Regarding safety information, DL-3, 4-dimethylphenylalanine is generally relatively safe under normal conditions of use. However, the following matters should be paid attention to when handling and using: avoid skin contact, inhalation or ingestion, wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, glasses and respiratory protective equipment when using; avoid contact with combustible substances and oxidants to prevent Fire and explosion; storage should be away from open flames and stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. In an emergency, such as leakage or emergency, should immediately take appropriate measures, such as rapid evacuation of personnel, do not directly contact the leakage, and timely notify the relevant departments to deal.