CAS No. 537-55-3
Batch:
Purity:99.53
Chemical Structure
Check the
N-Acetyl-L-tyrosine
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
Chemical Information
| CAS Number | 537-55-3 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C11H13NO4 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 223.23 | |
| SMILES | CC(=O)NC(CC1=CC=C(C=C1)O)C(=O)O |
Biological Activity
N-Acetyl-L-tyrosine is an acetylated form and water-soluble derivative of L-tyrosine that functions as a metabolic precursor in neurotransmitter biosynthesis. Following enzymatic conversion to L-tyrosine, it supports the catecholamine production pathway, contributing to the synthesis of dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. This pathway is essential for regulating central nervous system signaling, cognitive processes, and physiological stress responses. [1]
How to Prepare Stock Solution?
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Solubility
Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
45 mg/mL
(201.58 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.