What is L-Tyrosine CAS 60-18-4?
L-tyrosine is a white needle shaped crystal or crystalline powder, odorless and bitter in taste. It decomposes at 334 ℃ and is insoluble in water (0.04%, 25 ℃). It is insoluble in anhydrous ethanol, ether, and acetone, but soluble in dilute acid or base. Isoelectric point 5.66.
Specification
Item |
Specification |
Boiling point |
314.29°C (rough estimate) |
Density |
1.34 |
Melting point |
>300 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
flash point |
176 °C |
resistivity |
-12 ° (C=5, 1mol/L HCl) |
Storage conditions |
Store below +30°C. |
Application
Biochemical study of L-tyrosine. The standard for determining nitrogen in amino acids. Prepare tissue culture medium. Perform colorimetric quantitative analysis using the Milon reaction (protein colorimetric reaction). It is the main raw material for synthesizing various peptide hormones, antibiotics, and other drugs,Amino acid precursors of dopamine and catecholamines.
Packing
Usually packed in 25kg/drum,and also can be do customized package.