Description / Application
N-benzoyl-D-phenylalanine is a D-phenylalanine derivative that is D-phenylalanine in which one of the hydrogens of the amino group has been replaced by a benzoyl group. It has a role as a hypoglycemic agent and an insulin secretagogue. It is a D-phenylalanine derivative and a 2-(benzoylamino)-3-phenylpropanoic acid. It is an enantiomer of a N-benzoyl-L-phenylalanine.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Bz-D-Phe-OH |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C16H15NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 269.29 |
| MFCD | MFCD00063152 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |