N-Formyl-DL-phenylalanine

CAS: 4289-95-6

Ref. 3D-EAA28995

Product Information

• Name: N-Formyl-DL-phenylalanine
• Synonyms: N-Formyl-DL-phenylalanin, Formylphenylalanin
• CAS: 4289-95-6

Description

N-Formyl-DL-phenylalanine is a chiral molecule that has been shown to be an effective cancer drug. It is used in the treatment of malignant melanoma, and can be administered orally or intravenously. N-Formyl-DL-phenylalanine is a prodrug that is hydrolyzed to phenylalanine and formic acid. The optical activity of this molecule depends on the enantiomeric form of the drug, which can be either (+) or (-). When (+) N-formylphenylalanine was administered, it showed greater anti-cancer effects than (-) N-formylphenylalanine.
N-Formyl-DL-phenylalanine also has thermodynamic properties that are dependent on its enantiomeric form. Its enthalpic contribution to the Gibbs free energy equation for the reaction with water is higher for (+) N-formylphenylalanine than for (-) N

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 193.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₁NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%