L Phenylalanine

CAS NO: 63-91-2

 

L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through the diet. It is an aromatic amino acid and is commonly used as a nutritional supplement. L-Phenylalanine is a precursor for various important molecules in the body, including tyrosine, dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. It is also used in the production of various drugs, such as anti-depressants and anti-parkinsonian agents