C3635
4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride
Tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor, powder
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Linear Formula:
ClC6H4CH2CH(NH2)CO2CH3·HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
250.12
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.32
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)
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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 Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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