L-Tyrosine
USP/1705006 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: (S)
CAS Number: 60-18-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H11NO3
Molecular Weight: 181.19
MDL Number: MFCD00002606
Linear Formula: 4-(HO)C6H4CH2CH(NH2)CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | tyrosine |
| application(s) | USP Biologics pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| form | fine crystals |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C9H11NO3/c10-8(9(12)13 |
| InChI key | OUYCCCASQSFEME-QMMMGPOBSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | >300 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| SMILES string | N[C@@H](Cc1ccc(O)cc1)C(O) |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | ʟ-Tyrosine USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Tyrosine • Glycyl-l-tyrosine • Levodopa • N-Acetyltyrosine • Hyaluronidase Injection |
| General description: | ʟ-Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid involved in the biosynthesis of catecholamines, thyroid hormones, and melanin. The USP ʟ-Tyrosine standard guarantees the purity and quality of this amino acid, supporting its use in peptide synthesis, cell culture media, and therapeutic development. The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics. |
| Other Notes: | Amino acid precursor of dopamine and other catecholamines |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Other Notes: | This product is part of USP Biologics Program. |
| Other Notes: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| mp | >300 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |