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CAS 51-65-0

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p-Fluorophenylalanine

Description:
p-Fluorophenylalanine is an amino acid derivative characterized by the presence of a fluorine atom at the para position of the phenyl ring attached to the alpha carbon of the alanine structure. This compound is a non-proteinogenic amino acid, meaning it is not incorporated into proteins during translation but can be used in various biochemical applications. It exhibits properties similar to phenylalanine, with the added influence of the fluorine substituent, which can affect its hydrophobicity and reactivity. p-Fluorophenylalanine is often utilized in research, particularly in studies involving protein engineering and the investigation of enzyme mechanisms, as it can serve as a useful probe for studying the effects of fluorinated amino acids on protein structure and function. Additionally, its unique properties make it a valuable tool in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds in medicinal chemistry. As with many fluorinated compounds, care should be taken regarding its handling and disposal due to potential environmental and health impacts.
Formula:C9H10FNO2
InChI:InChI=1/C9H10FNO2/c10-7-3-1-6(2-4-7)5-8(11)9(12)13/h1-4,8H,5,11H2,(H,12,13)
InChI key:InChIKey=XWHHYOYVRVGJJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(C(C(O)=O)N)C1=CC=C(F)C=C1
Synonyms:
  • 2-Amino-3-(4-fluorophenyl)propanoic acid
  • 4-Fluoro-<span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-phenylalanine
  • 4-Fluoro-DL-phenylalanine
  • 4-Fluorophenylalanine
  • <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-3-(p-Fluorophenyl)alanine
  • <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-4-Fluorophenylalanine
  • <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Phenylalanine, 4-fluoro-
  • <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-p-Fluorophenylalanine
  • Alanine, 3-(p-fluorophenyl)-, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-
  • Alnasid
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