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Record Information
Version2.0
Created at2005-11-16 15:48:42 UTC
Updated at2021-10-07 20:38:48 UTC
NP-MRD IDNP0001493
Secondary Accession NumbersNone
Natural Product Identification
Common NameN-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine
DescriptionN-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine or N-Acetylphenylalanine, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as N-acyl-alpha amino acids. N-acyl-alpha amino acids are compounds containing an alpha amino acid which bears an acyl group at its terminal nitrogen atom. N-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine can also be classified as an alpha amino acid or a derivatized alpha amino acid. Technically, N-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine is a biologically available N-terminal capped form of the proteinogenic alpha amino acid L-phenylalanine. N-acetyl amino acids can be produced either via direct synthesis of specific N-acetyltransferases or via the proteolytic degradation of N-acetylated proteins by specific hydrolases. N-terminal acetylation of proteins is a widespread and highly conserved process in eukaryotes that is involved in protection and stability of proteins (PMID: 16465618 ). About 85% of all human proteins and 68% of all yeast proteins are acetylated at their N-terminus (PMID: 21750686 ). Several proteins from prokaryotes and archaea are also modified by N-terminal acetylation. The majority of eukaryotic N-terminal-acetylation reactions occur through N-acetyltransferase enzymes or NAT’s (PMID: 30054468 ). These enzymes consist of three main oligomeric complexes NatA, NatB, and NatC, which are composed of at least a unique catalytic subunit and one unique ribosomal anchor. The substrate specificities of different NAT enzymes are mainly determined by the identities of the first two N-terminal residues of the target protein. The human NatA complex co-translationally acetylates N-termini that bear a small amino acid (A, S, T, C, and occasionally V and G) (PMID: 30054468 ). NatA also exists in a monomeric state and can post-translationally acetylate acidic N-termini residues (D-, E-). NatB and NatC acetylate N-terminal methionine with further specificity determined by the identity of the second amino acid. N-acetylated amino acids, such as N-acetylphenylalanine can be released by an N-acylpeptide hydrolase from peptides generated by proteolytic degradation (PMID: 16465618 ). In addition to the NAT enzymes and protein-based acetylation, N-acetylation of free phenylalanine can also occur. In particular, N-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine can be biosynthesized from L-phenylalanine and acetyl-CoA by the enzyme phenylalanine N-acetyltransferase (EC 2.3.1.53). N-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine is a potential uremic toxin and is considered as a hazardous amphipathic metabolite of phenylalanine (PMID: 4038506 ). Many N-acetylamino acids, including N-acetylphenylalanine, are classified as uremic toxins (PMID: 26317986 ; PMID: 20613759 ). Uremic toxins are a diverse group of endogenously produced molecules that, if not properly cleared or eliminated by the kidneys, can cause kidney damage, cardiovascular disease and neurological deficits (PMID: 18287557 ). N-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine appears in large amount in urine of patients with phenylketonuria (PKU), which is a human genetic disorder due to the lack of phenylalanine hydroxylase, the enzyme necessary to metabolize phenylalanine to tyrosine (PMID: 3473611 ). N-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine is a product of enzyme phenylalanine N-acetyltransferase [EC 2.3.1.53] Which is found in the phenylalanine metabolism pathway. N-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine is produced for medical, feed, and nutritional applications such as in the preparation of aspartame. Afalanine (N-Acetyl-DL-phenylalanine) is also approved for use as an antidepressant.
Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
Acetyl-L-phenylalanineChEBI
AcetylphenylalanineChEBI
L-N-AcetylphenylalanineChEBI
N-AcetylphenylalanineChEBI
N-Acetyl-3-phenyl-L-alanineHMDB
N-Acetyl-L-phenalanineHMDB
N-Acetylphenylalanine, (D,L)-isomer, 3H-labeledHMDB
N-Acetylphenylalanine, (L)-isomerHMDB
N-Acetylphenylalanine, (L)-isomer, 3H-labeledHMDB
N-Acetylphenylalanine, (D)-isomerHMDB
Chemical FormulaC11H13NO3
Average Mass207.2258 Da
Monoisotopic Mass207.08954 Da
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-acetamido-3-phenylpropanoic acid
Traditional Nameacetyl-L-phenylalanine
CAS Registry Number2018-61-3
SMILES
CC(=O)N[C@@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C11H13NO3/c1-8(13)12-10(11(14)15)7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-6,10H,7H2,1H3,(H,12,13)(H,14,15)/t10-/m0/s1
InChI KeyCBQJSKKFNMDLON-JTQLQIEISA-N
Experimental Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionDepositor EmailDepositor OrganizationDepositorDeposition DateView
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, H2O, experimental)Wishart LabWishart LabDavid Wishart2021-06-20View Spectrum
2D NMR[1H, 13C]-HSQC NMR Spectrum (2D, 600 MHz, CD3OD, experimental)Wishart LabWishart LabDavid Wishart2021-06-20View Spectrum
Predicted Spectra
Not Available
Chemical Shift Submissions
Not Available
Species
Species of Origin
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Cervus canadensisFooDB
ColumbaFooDB
ColumbidaeFooDB
Daphnia pulexLOTUS Database
Dromaius novaehollandiaeFooDB
Equus caballusFooDB
Gallus gallusFooDB
Lagopus mutaFooDB
LeporidaeFooDB
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Melanitta fuscaFooDB
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Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenylalanine and derivatives. Phenylalanine and derivatives are compounds containing phenylalanine or a derivative thereof resulting from reaction of phenylalanine at the amino group or the carboxy group, or from the replacement of any hydrogen of glycine by a heteroatom.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
Sub ClassAmino acids, peptides, and analogues
Direct ParentPhenylalanine and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Phenylalanine or derivatives
  • N-acyl-alpha-amino acid
  • N-acyl-alpha amino acid or derivatives
  • 3-phenylpropanoic-acid
  • Amphetamine or derivatives
  • Monocyclic benzene moiety
  • Benzenoid
  • Carboximidic acid
  • Carboximidic acid derivative
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Organic 1,3-dipolar compound
  • Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compound
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organic oxide
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting Point171 - 173 °CNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water Solubility6450 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)The Good Scents Company Information System
LogP0.93Green, P. G., Hinz, R. S., Cullander, C., Yamane, G., & Guy, R. H. (1991). Lontophoretic delivery of amino acids and amino acid derivatives across the skin in vitro. Pharmaceutical research, 8(9), 1113-1120.
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.97 g/LALOGPS
logP1.11ALOGPS
logP0.9ChemAxon
logS-2.3ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)4.02ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-2ChemAxon
Physiological Charge-1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area66.4 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count4ChemAxon
Refractivity54.56 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability21.21 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings1ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleNoChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
HMDB IDHMDB0000512
DrugBank IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FoodDB IDFDB022084
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
Chemspider ID67404
KEGG Compound IDC03519
BioCyc IDCPD-439
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
METLIN ID5498
PubChem Compound74839
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID16259
Good Scents IDrw1265531
References
General References
  1. Kucerova Z, Ticha M: Aromatic amino acids and their derivatives as ligands for the isolation of aspartic proteinases. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2002 Apr 25;770(1-2):121-8. [PubMed:12013218 ]
  2. Mach H, Middaugh CR, Lewis RV: Detection of proteins and phenol in DNA samples with second-derivative absorption spectroscopy. Anal Biochem. 1992 Jan;200(1):20-6. [PubMed:1375815 ]
  3. Okajima K, Inoue M, Morino Y: Studies on the mechanism for renal elimination of N-acetylphenylalanine: its pathophysiologic significance in phenylketonuria. J Lab Clin Med. 1985 Jan;105(1):132-8. [PubMed:4038506 ]
  4. Jellum E, Horn L, Thoresen O, Kvittingen EA, Stokke O: Urinary excretion of N-acetyl amino acids in patients with some inborn errors of amino acid metabolism. Scand J Clin Lab Invest Suppl. 1986;184:21-6. [PubMed:3473611 ]