L-Phenylalanine — Pharma Grade Amino Acid Supplier, Hyderabad
Product Overview
L-Phenylalanine is an essential aromatic amino acid and metabolic precursor to tyrosine, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. It is used in nutraceutical mood and cognitive support formulations, pharmaceutical parenteral nutrition solutions, and as a precursor in the synthesis of various bioactive compounds. Also relevant in managing phenylketonuria (PKU) testing.
Specifications
| CAS Number | 63-91-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C₉H₁₁NO₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 165.19 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay | 98.5–101.5% |
| Specific Rotation | -34.0° to -36.0° |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.3% |
| Grades | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Packaging | 25 kg HDPE bags |
Applications
- Mood and cognitive support nutraceuticals
- Parenteral amino acid nutrition solutions
- Neurotransmitter precursor supplement
- Vitiligo and skin pigmentation therapy support
- Pain management supplement formulations
- Pharmaceutical synthesis precursor
Why Source from Surravi Phharma?
- Ready stock maintained in our centralised AC warehouse, Hyderabad
- IP / BP / EP / USP grades available
- Complete documentation: COA, MSDS, Regulatory certifications
- Flexible quantities — lab scale to bulk commercial
- Prompt delivery with pan India logistics support
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy L-Phenylalanine pharma grade IP/USP in Hyderabad?
Surravi Phharma supplies L-Phenylalanine in IP, BP, EP, and USP grades in Hyderabad with ready stock. Used in mood support, cognitive health, and pain management nutraceuticals, and as a precursor to L-Tyrosine. Call +91 8008002576 for pricing and COA.
How does L-Phenylalanine support mood and cognitive function?
L-Phenylalanine is the dietary precursor to L-Tyrosine, which is then the precursor to dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and epinephrine. This catecholamine pathway makes adequate Phenylalanine intake essential for mood regulation, mental alertness, motivation, and stress response. DL-Phenylalanine (a racemic mixture) has additional properties — the D-form inhibits enkephalinase, an enzyme that breaks down natural pain-relieving enkephalins, giving DLPA pain-modulating effects used in chronic pain nutraceuticals.
What is the connection between L-Phenylalanine and Phenylketonuria (PKU)?
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder caused by deficiency of Phenylalanine Hydroxylase — the enzyme that converts Phenylalanine to Tyrosine. In PKU, dietary Phenylalanine accumulates to toxic levels causing severe intellectual disability. Newborn PKU screening is mandatory in most countries. PKU management requires a strict Phenylalanine-restricted diet using specialised medical foods and amino acid formulas that provide all essential amino acids except Phenylalanine. Any product containing L-Phenylalanine or Aspartame (which contains Phenylalanine) must carry a PKU warning.