2-Hydroxyphenylalanine
[CAS# 2370-61-8]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Amino acids and their derivatives >> Alpha--amino acid
• Name: 2-Hydroxyphenylalanine
• Synonyms: DL-o-Tyrosine; 2-Hydroxy-DL-phenylalanine; DL-2-Tyrosine; DL-2-Hydroxyphenylalanine; NSC 72345; Ortho-tyrosine; o-DL-Tyrosine; o-Tyrosine
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₁NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 181.189
• CAS Registry Number: 2370-61-8
• EC Number: 219-134-8

Properties

• Density: 1.333
• Melting point: 270 °C
• Boiling point: 369 °C
• Flash point: 177 °C

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319