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Linear Formula:
ClC6H4CH2CH(NH2)CO2CH3·HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
250.12
NACRES:
NA.32
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
EC Number:
238-024-0
MDL number:
Product Name
4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride,
form
powder
Quality Level
mp
186-189 °C (lit.)
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
Cl.COC(=O)C(N)Cc1ccc(Cl)cc1
InChI
1S/C10H12ClNO2.ClH/c1-14-10(13)9(12)6-7-2-4-8(11)5-3-7;/h2-5,9H,6,12H2,1H3;1H
InChI key
GCBCWTWQAFLKJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Gene Information
human ... TPH1(7166), TPH2(121278)
General description
4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride stimulates glucose intolerance in pregnant mice. Studies have shown that 4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride is associated with cognitive defects in rodents.
Application
4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride has been used to induce 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) depletion in rats.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor.
Tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor. Crosses blood brain barrier better than p−chlorophenylalanine.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| C3635-25G | 04061833618660 |
| C3635-1G | 04061826690192 |
| C3635-5G | 04061833427637 |