Term Name: 3-methylphenylalanine
Synonyms: 2-amino-3-(3-methylphenyl)propanoic acid, 2-amino-3-(m-tolyl)propanoic acid, 2-amino-3-m-tolyl-propionic acid, 3-methylphenylalanine, alpha-amino-3-methylbenzenepropionic acid
Definition: A phenylalanine derivative that is phenylalanine substituted by a methyl group at position 3 of the phenyl ring.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:233953]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: phenylalanine derivative toluenes
has subtype: 3-methyl-D-phenylalanine 3-methyl-L-phenylalanine