4-Phosphonomethyl-L-Phenylalanine

• CAT Number: M092394
• CAS Number: 142434-81-9
• Molecular Formula: C10H14NO5P
• Molecular Weight: 259.198
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Desiccate at -20C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-[4-(phosphonomethyl)phenyl]propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H14NO5P/c11-9(10(12)13)5-7-1-3-8(4-2-7)6-17(14,15)16/h1-4,9H,5-6,11H2,(H,12,13)(H2,14,15,16)/t9-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: SAQLLHDEEMZENJ-VIFPVBQESA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CC(C(=O)O)N)CP(=O)(O)O

4-Phosphonomethyl-L-phenylalanine is a phosphonic acid derivative of the amino acid phenylalanine, commonly used in biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. The presence of the phosphonomethyl group at the 4-position of the phenylalanine structure enhances its ability to act as a potent inhibitor of enzymes, particularly in pathways involving amino acid metabolism. This compound is valuable for studying enzyme activity, metabolic processes, and drug design, contributing to advancements in medicinal chemistry, particularly in the development of enzyme inhibitors and therapeutic agents.