Chemical Properties
Light tan powder
Uses
L-Tyrosine Disodium Salt is a polar non-essential amino acid with a phenolic functionality. Also, it is used for the preparation of O-[11C]methyl-L-tyrosine ([11C]MT), a promising tumor imaging agent.
Definition
ChEBI: The disodium salt of L-tyrosine.
General Description
Tyrosine is a polar, non-essential amino acid with a phenolic functionality. L-tyrosine is a natural amino acid that is incorporated into proteins as directed by the genetic code. The phenolic function makes the tyrosine residue in proteins a principle recipient of reactions such as phosphorylation/dephosphorylation important for cell signalling. Tyrosine is also a precursor of various neurotransmitters and hormones.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
