Chinese alias: L-Tyrosine
Molecular formula: C9H11NO3
Molecular weight: 181.19
Properties: colorless or white mercerized acicular crystal or crystalline powder. Soluble in dilute inorganic acid and alkaline solution. Insoluble in anhydrous ethanol and ether.
Use: medicine for hyperthyroidism; Food additives. It is an important biochemical reagent and the main raw material for the synthesis of polypeptide hormones, antibiotics, L-dopa and other drugs.