Common molecules sample 50018

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Empirical formula:	C₉H₁₁N₁O₃
a:	6.913 Å
b:	21.116 Å
c:	5.829 Å
α (alpha):	90.00 °
β (beta):	90.00 °
γ (gamma):	90.00 °
Volume:	850.89 Å³
Space group:	P2₁2₁2₁
Calculated density:	1.414 g/cm³
Z:	4
Formula weight:	181.191 g/mole
R(F):	0.0490
Common name:	Tyrosine
CSD refcode:	LTYROS10
Short description:	Tyrosine is a neutral, polar, and hydrophobic amino acid.
Keyword:	melanin
Keyword:	depression
Keyword:	hydrophobic
CAS registry number:	60-18-4
Citation of a publication:	Reference: Acta Chem.Scand., 26, 3819,1972 Authors: A. Mostad, H.M. Nissen, C. Romming
IUPAC name:	2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-propionic acid
Layman's explanation:	While tyrosine is required for the creation of several types of proteins, one of tyrosine's more important functions is to act as a precursor for various neurotransmitters such as dopamine and epinephrine. Additionally, tyrosine is also utilized by skin cells to produce melanin, a dark pigmentation that protects the skin against ultraviolet radiation, and is used in the treatment of depression and stress. Tyrosine can be found in most dairy products, meats and most other protein-containing foods, and is also produced from phenylalanine in the body.
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status:	Complete, visible to public

Repository Files:
50018.crt	50018.GIF	50018.ort	50018.pdb	50018.sdt
LTYROS10.cif