| Iupacname | 4-(2-Amino-3-hydroxypropyl)phenol |
|---|---|
| Othernames | β-amino-4-hydroxybenzenepropanol |
Tyrosinol is an organic compound with the formula HOC6H4CH2CH(NH2)CH2OH. A colorless or white solid, it is produced by the reduction of the amino acid tyrosine with borane dimethylsulfide.[1] The compound, which is chiral, is an example of a 1,2-ethanolamine as well as a phenethylamine.[2]
Related compounds
- Tyrosol, HOC6H4CH2CH2OH
References
- ^ Phoon, Chee Wee & Abell, Chris (1998). "Solid Phase Aldol and Conjugate Addition Reactions Using Evans' Oxazolidinone Chiral Auxiliary". Tetrahedron Letters. 39 (17): 2655–2658. doi:10.1016/S0040-4039(98)00230-5
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