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Sigma-Aldrich

4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride

99%

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Linear Formula:
ClC6H4CH2CH(NH2)CO2CH3·HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
250.12
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103

Assay

99%

mp

186-189 °C (lit.)

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

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor.
Tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor. Crosses blood brain barrier better than p−chlorophenylalanine.

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Storage Class Code

13 - Non 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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