CAS 25631-05-4

dl-4-fluorotryptophan

Description:

dl-4-Fluorotryptophan is an analog of the amino acid tryptophan, where a fluorine atom is substituted at the 4-position of the indole ring. This compound is classified as a non-proteinogenic amino acid, meaning it is not incorporated into proteins during translation. Its molecular structure includes an indole moiety, which is characteristic of tryptophan, along with a fluorine atom that can influence its biochemical properties and interactions. dl-4-Fluorotryptophan is of interest in biochemical research, particularly in studies related to protein folding, enzyme activity, and neurotransmitter synthesis, as it may affect the behavior of proteins and enzymes that utilize tryptophan. The presence of the fluorine atom can also enhance the compound's stability and alter its hydrophobicity, potentially impacting its solubility and reactivity. As with many fluorinated compounds, it may exhibit unique pharmacological properties, making it a subject of interest in medicinal chemistry and drug design. Safety and handling precautions should be observed due to its chemical nature.

Formula: C₁₁H₁₁FN₂O₂

InChI: InChI=1/C11H11FN2O2/c12-7-2-1-3-9-10(7)6(5-14-9)4-8(13)11(15)16/h1-3,5,8,14H,4,13H2,(H,15,16)/t8-/m0/s1

SMILES: c1cc(c2c(C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)c[nH]c2c1)F

Synonyms:

• 4-Fluoro-DL-tryptophane
• 4-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan
• 4-Fluorotryptophan
• 4-fluoro-L-tryptophan

4-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan

CAS: 25631-05-4

Formula: C₁₁H₁₁FN₂O₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 222.2156

Ref: IN-DA00BD49

4-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan

CAS: 25631-05-4

4-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Off-White Crystals

Molecular weight: 222.22g/mol

Ref: 54-PC9228

4-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan

CAS: 25631-05-4

4-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan is an antibiotic that inhibits the synthesis of protein by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit. 4-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan acts as a competitive inhibitor of phosphatase and synthetase, which are enzymes required for protein synthesis. This antibiotic has been shown to be effective against resistant mutants of bacteria such as subtilis and has been used in medical research as a fluorescent probe for studying tryptophan fluorescence properties. 4-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan also binds to the enzyme aminoacyl tRNA synthetase, preventing the attachment of amino acids to tRNA molecules.

Formula: C₁₁H₁₁FN₂O₂

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 222.22 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FF52316

4-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan

CAS: 25631-05-4

Formula: C₁₁H₁₁FN₂O₂

Purity: 97.0%

Color and Shape: Solid, Off-white to brownish crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 222.219

Ref: 10-F010200

4-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan

CAS: 25631-05-4

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Formula: C₁₁H₁₁FN₂O₂

Molecular weight: 222.22 g/mol

Ref: 3D-F-6800