CAS 17463-43-3

3,3,3-Trifluoroalanine

Description:

3,3,3-Trifluoroalanine is an amino acid derivative characterized by the presence of three fluorine atoms attached to the beta carbon of the alanine structure. This modification significantly alters its chemical properties compared to standard alanine. The presence of electronegative fluorine atoms enhances the molecule's polarity and can influence its interactions in biological systems, potentially affecting protein folding and stability. 3,3,3-Trifluoroalanine is typically used in research settings, particularly in studies involving protein engineering and the design of fluorinated compounds. Its unique properties make it a valuable tool for probing the effects of fluorination on amino acid behavior and function. Additionally, the compound is of interest in medicinal chemistry due to the potential biological effects of fluorinated amino acids. As with many fluorinated compounds, care must be taken in handling and disposal due to environmental and health considerations associated with fluorinated substances.

Formula: C₃H₄F₃NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C3H4F3NO2/c4-3(5,6)1(7)2(8)9/h1H,7H2,(H,8,9)

InChI key: InChIKey=HMJQKIDUCWWIBW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(F)(F)F)(C(O)=O)N

Synonyms:

• 2-Amino-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoic acid
• 3,3,3-Trifluoro-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-alanine
• 3,3,3-Trifluoroalanine
• 3,3,3-trifluoro-L-alanine
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-3,3,3-Trifluoroalanine
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-Alanine, 3,3,3-trifluoro-
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-Trifluoroalanine
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-α-Trifluoromethylglycine
• Alanine, 3,3,3-trifluoro-
• Alanine, 3,3,3-trifluoro-, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-
• DL-Alanine, 3,3,3-trifluoro-
• β,β,β-Trifluoro-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-alanine
• 3,3,3-Trifluoro-DL-alanine

2-Amino-3,3,3-trifluoropropionic acid, 97%

CAS: 17463-43-3

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Formula: C₃H₄F₃NO₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: White, Powder

Molecular weight: 143.06

Ref: 02-H33461

2-amino-3,3,3-trifluoropropanoic acid

CAS: 17463-43-3

Formula: C₃H₄F₃NO₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 143.0646

Ref: IN-DA003IBS

3,3,3-Trifluoro-DL-alanine

CAS: 17463-43-3

Formula: C₃H₄F₃NO₂

Molecular weight: 143.06

Ref: 7W-GM1993

3,3,3-Trifluoro-DL-alanine

CAS: 17463-43-3

3,3,3-Trifluoro-DL-alanine

Formula: C₃H₄F₃NO₂

Purity: ≥95%

Color and Shape: white powder

Molecular weight: 143.06g/mol

Ref: 54-PC8041

DL-3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-alanine

CAS: 17463-43-3

Formula: C₃H₄F₃NO₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid, Crystalline

Molecular weight: 143.065

Ref: 10-F009353

3,3,3-Trifluoroalanine

Controlled Product

CAS: 17463-43-3

Applications 3,3,3-Trifluoroalanine is a useful synthetic intermediate. It is used in the study of β,​β,​β-​trifluoroalanine as suicide substrates for E. coli B alanine racemase.
References Wang, E., et al.: Biochem., 20, 7539 (1981);

Formula: C₃H₄F₃NO₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 143.06

Ref: TR-T789890