L-Tyrosine benzyl ester
[CAS# 42406-77-9]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Amino acids and their derivatives >> Tyrosine derivatives
• Name: L-Tyrosine benzyl ester
• Synonyms: (S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid benzyl ester; (S)-Benzyl 2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoate; Benzyl tyrosinate
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₇NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 271.31
• CAS Registry Number: 42406-77-9
• EC Number: 803-835-6

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.71 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.222±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 227-230 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Chillemi, Doroteo; Gazzetta Chimica Italiana 1957, V87, P1356-66.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410