PHENYLALANINE

Odorless white crystalline powder with a slightl bitter taste

Phenylalanine is a precursor for tyrosine, the monoamine signaling molecules dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and epinephrine (adrenaline), and the skin pigment melanin. Phenylalanine is found naturally in the breast milk of mammals. It is used in the manufacture of food and drink products and sold as a nutritional supplement for its reputed analgesic and antidepressant effects. It is a direct precursor to the neuromodulator phenethylamine, a commonly used dietary supplement.

Phenylalanine; L-Phenylalanine; (2S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid; L-2-Amino-3-phenylpropionic acid

Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.