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6-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan

crystalline

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H11FN2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
222.22
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:

form

crystalline

mp

280-285 °C (dec.) (lit.)

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

NC(Cc1c[nH]c2cc(F)ccc12)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C11H11FN2O2/c12-7-1-2-8-6(3-9(13)11(15)16)5-14-10(8)4-7/h1-2,4-5,9,14H,3,13H2,(H,15,16)

InChI key

YMEXGEAJNZRQEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

6-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan (6-F-TRP), a serotonin (5-HT) synthesis inhibitor, is metabolized in the brain and may be useful for tracing neuronal serotoninergic pools. 6-F-TRP is used as a competitive inhibitor of tryptophan binding to albumin and passage through the blood brain barrier (BBB).

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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