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6-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan

crystalline

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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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E Li et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 264(29), 17041-17048 (1989-10-15)
Rat cellular retinol-binding protein II (CRBP II) is a 15.6-kDa intestinal protein which binds all-trans-retinol and all-trans-retinal but not all-trans-retinoic acid. We have previously analyzed the interaction of Escherichia coli-derived rat apoCRBP II with several retinoids using fluorescence spectroscopic techniques.
S Miwa et al.
Journal of neurochemistry, 48(5), 1577-1580 (1987-05-01)
After intraperitoneal injection of rats with 6-fluorotryptophan (6-FT), brain 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) levels decreased exponentially over 1 h. Depletion was dose-dependent and maximum depletion was observed at 200 mg/kg. 6-FT (200 mg/kg) did not significantly alter the content of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid.
E Chanut et al.
Journal of neural transmission. General section, 96(2), 105-112 (1994-01-01)
6-Fluoro-serotonin (6F-5-HT) was previously identified in the rat brain after peripheral administration of 6-fluoro-DL-tryptophan, a serotonin (5-HT) synthesis inhibitor. These present studies, performed with rat brain synaptosomes show that: i-neuronal 6F-5-HT uptake partly involved the 5-HT transporter since it was
E Chanut et al.
Biochemical pharmacology, 45(5), 1049-1057 (1993-03-09)
We administered 6-fluoro-DL-tryptophan (6F-Trp) to rats (50-200 mg/kg i.p.) and evaluated its neurochemical effects on central catechole and indole compounds; we also determined the time course of its action, together with its metabolism and kinetics in four rat brain areas.
C Gentsch et al.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 12(5), 639-651 (1988-01-01)
1. Within triads of rats, individuals can be discerned according to their competition for sucrose-pellets as a high-, a medium- and a poor-performing animal. 2. The competition-rates, expressed as scores, are affected by serotonergic drugs: upon inhibiting tryptophan-hydroxylase, the characteristic

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