Tyrosine and derivatives
Tyrosine, a non-essential amino acid, plays a crucial role in the human body as it is involved in various physiological processes such as the synthesis of neurotransmitters, hormones, and melanin. It is also known for its antioxidant properties, which help protect cells from oxidative stress.
Derivatives of tyrosine include L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA), used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, and 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (DHBA), employed as a precursor in the production of biodegradable polymers. Additionally, tyrosine derivatives are widely used in food and cosmetic industries due to their functional and preservative properties.
In the pharmaceutical sector, tyrosine and its derivatives have shown potential in treating neurodegenerative diseases, improving cognitive function, and enhancing skin health through topical applications. The broad spectrum of applications for tyrosine and its derivatives highlights its importance in both biological research and industrial manufacturing processes.
| Structure | Chemical Name | CAS | MF |
|---|---|---|---|
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2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid | 63-84-3 | C9H11NO4 |
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(2S)-4-[(E)-2-{[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]amino}ethenyl]-2,3-dihydropyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid | 135545-98-1 | C18H18N2O7 |
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L-Tyrosine | 55520-40-6 | C9H11NO3 |
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(2R)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid | 5796-17-8 | C9H11NO4 |
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3,5-Dichloro-L-tyrosine | 15106-62-4 | C9H9Cl2NO3 |
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L-Tyrosine,N-[(2Z)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl]-3-hydroxy- | 53755-03-6 | C18H17NO7 |
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N-p-Coumaroyltyrosine Methyl Ester | 1332371-21-7 | C19H19NO5 |
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3-formyl-L-tyrosine | 739308-18-0 | C10H11NO4 |
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Tyrosine,N-[(2E,4E,6R)-12-hydroxy-4,6-dimethyl-1-oxo-2,4-dodecadienyl]- | 823814-20-6 | C23H33NO5 |
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(S)-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine | 40332-26-1 | C11H13NO5 |
Related Literature
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Yingbo Li,Nada Mehio,Huizhou Liu,Sheng Dai Green Chem., 2015,17, 2981-2993
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