CAS 18933-45-4

2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorotyrosine

Description:

2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorotyrosine is a fluorinated derivative of the amino acid tyrosine, characterized by the presence of four fluorine atoms substituted at the 2, 3, 5, and 6 positions of the aromatic ring. This modification significantly alters its chemical properties compared to non-fluorinated tyrosine. The presence of electronegative fluorine atoms enhances the compound's hydrophobicity and can influence its interactions with biological systems, potentially affecting protein structure and function. 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorotyrosine is often used in biochemical research to study the effects of fluorination on protein behavior, enzyme activity, and receptor interactions. Its unique properties make it a valuable tool in the development of pharmaceuticals and in the exploration of structure-activity relationships in drug design. Additionally, the compound's stability and reactivity can be influenced by the fluorine substituents, making it an interesting subject for studies in medicinal chemistry and materials science. Safety and handling precautions should be observed due to the potential toxicity associated with fluorinated compounds.

Formula: C₉H₇F₄NO₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C9H7F4NO3/c10-4-2(1-3(14)9(16)17)5(11)7(13)8(15)6(4)12/h3,15H,1,14H2,(H,16,17)

InChI key: InChIKey=KFUSMUNGVKVABM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(C(O)=O)N)C1=C(F)C(F)=C(O)C(F)=C1F

Synonyms:

• DL-Tyrosine, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-
• Tyrosine, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-, DL-
• 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-DL-tyrosine
• 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorotyrosine
• Tyrosine, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-

2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorotyrosine

CAS: 18933-45-4

2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorotyrosine

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 253.15g/mol

Ref: 54-PC520533