Product Description:
4-Fluoro-L-phenylalanine is an analog of the amino acid phenylalanine, featuring a fluorine atom replacing a hydrogen atom at the para position of the phenyl ring.
Applications & Uses:
CAS#:
1138-81-0
SYNONYM:
4-Fluorophenylalanine;L-Phenylalanine, 4-fluoro-;p-Fluoro-L-phenylalanine
FORMULA:
C9H10FNO2
PRODUCT TYPE:
HAZARD:
Irritant
CATEGORIES:
Amino Acids
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Fluoroaromatics
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Pharmaceutical
4-Fluoro-L-phenylalanine is a fluoroamino acid derivative of the essential amino acid phenylalanine, structurally characterized by the substitution of a hydrogen atom with a fluorine atom on the aromatic ring. This modification introduces unique properties that make it valuable in biochemical research and pharmaceutical applications. Known for its role as a non-standard amino acid, 4-Fluoro-L-phenylalanine is used in the synthesis of proteins to investigate protein structure and function, protein-ligand interactions, and enzyme mechanisms.
Its incorporation into proteins can result in altered activity and stability, providing insights into protein folding and dynamics. Furthermore, this compound serves as a precursor and building block in the synthesis of a range of bioactive molecules and pharmaceuticals. In pharmaceutical research, 4-Fluoro-L-phenylalanine is extensively utilized to develop novel drug candidates with enhanced metabolic stability and selective biological activity, thanks to the influence of the fluorine atom, which can improve the pharmacokinetic properties of therapeutic compounds. Its unique chemical properties make 4-Fluoro-L-phenylalanine a critical tool in the development of innovative solutions in various fields of scientific research and drug development.