Results for tag: "L Phenylalanine"

L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid found in many proteins and is used in the production of food additives and pharmaceuticals. It is a chiral compound, meaning it has two forms, L- and D-Phenylalanine, which are mirror images of each other. L-Phenylalanine is the form found in nature and is used in the production of food additives and pharmaceuticals. It is used in the production of aspartame, a sweetener used in many food products, and in the production of the artificial sweetener, neotame. It is also used in the production of the artificial sweetener, sucralose. L-Phenylalanine is used in the production of pharmaceuticals, such as the antidepressant, fluoxetine, and the anti-inflammatory, ibuprofen. It is also used in the production of the anti-anxiety medication, alprazolam. The market for L-Phenylalanine is highly competitive, with many companies competing for market share. Companies in the market include Ajinomoto, Evonik Industries, Merck KGaA, and Sigma-Aldrich. Show Less Read more