Common molecules sample 50013

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Empirical formula:	C₉H₁₁N₁O₂
a:	27.763 Å
b:	7.059 Å
c:	5.380 Å
α (alpha):	90.00 °
β (beta):	90.00 °
γ (gamma):	90.00 °
Volume:	1054.37 Å³
Space group:	P2₁2₁2₁
Calculated density:	1.041 g/cm³
Z:	4
Formula weight:	165.192 g/mole
R(F):	0.0840
Common name:	Phenylalanine
CSD refcode:	PHALNC01
Keyword:	Phenylketonuria
Keyword:	essential amino acid
Short description:	An essential amino acid which aids in the biosynthesis of several neurotransmitters.
CAS registry number:	63-91-2
Layman's explanation:	Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid, meaning it cannot be manufactured by the human body and must be obtained from outside sources. The body metabolizes phenylalanine and turns it into an amino acid called tyrosine, which, in turn, makes certain hormones for the body. A rare disorder called Phenylketonuria (PKU) occurs when the body is not able to metabolize phenylalanine; this can lead to irreversible mental retardation if not treated. All newborns are tested for the disease within the first 48 hours of life.
IUPAC name:	2-Amino-3-phenyl-propionic acid
Citation of a publication:	A.R. AI-Karaghouli, T.F. Koetzle; Acta Crystallogr.,Sect.B, 31, (1975), 2461
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status:	Complete, visible to public

Repository Files:
50013.cif	50013.crt	50013.GIF	50013.ort	50013.sdt
50013f.crt	50013f.pdb	50013f.sdt