L-tyrosine (Y)

Side chain polarity Reset
Display the phenol moiety as Ball & Stick.

Some facts on L-tyrosine.

1. Abbreviation: Tyr.
2. One-letter code: Y, as in "tYrosine".
3. Molecular mass: 181 daltons.
4. Side chain (or R-group) features:
   • Structural formula:
     
   • Formula: -CH₂-phenyl-OH;
   • Category: hydrophobic; aromatic.
   • pK_a: 10.1.