4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine

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  • CAT Number: M058245
  • CAS Number: 14173-39-8
  • Molecular Formula: C9H10ClNO2
  • Molecular Weight: 199.63
  • Purity: ≥95%
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4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine (L-PCPA) is a 5-HT biosynthesis inhibitor. 4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine is also a nonspecific antagonist of both isoforms of tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH1 and TPH2)[1].


Catalog Number M058245
CAS Number 14173-39-8
Synonyms

(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-chlorophenyl)propanoic acid

Molecular Formula C9H10ClNO2
Purity ≥95%
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
InChIKey NIGWMJHCCYYCSF-QMMMGPOBSA-N
SMILES C1=CC(=CC=C1CC(C(=O)O)N)Cl
Reference

[1]. Chasen J Greig, et al. Enhanced serotonin signaling increases intestinal neuroplasticity. J Surg Res. 2016 Nov;206(1):151-158.
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