4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine

CAS: 14173-39-8

Ref. 3D-FC13398

Product Information

• Name: 4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine
• Synonyms: L-4-Chlorophenylalanine
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine is an amino acid that is a precursor for the synthesis of dopamine and other monoamines. It is used to investigate the mechanisms of cancer, Parkinsonism, and other diseases. 4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine has been shown to be a potent pressor in wild-type mice. This compound has also been shown to increase locomotor activity in mice. 4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine has been identified as an endophytic fungus metabolite found in plants. It reacts with sodium hydroxide solution to produce chlorophenols. The enzyme reaction solution can be used to measure the concentrations of 4-chloro-L-phenylalanine in urine samples.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 199.63 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀ClNO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10ClNO2/c10-7-3-1-6(2-4-7)5-8(11)9(12)13/h1-4,8H,5,11H2,(H,12,13)/t8-/m0/s1
• InChI key: InChIKey=NIGWMJHCCYYCSF-QMMMGPOBSA-N
• SMILES: N[C@@H](Cc1ccc(Cl)cc1)C(=O)O