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4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine

Synonym(s):

L-PCPA

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Linear Formula:
ClC6H4CH2CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
14173-39-8
Molecular Weight:
199.63
Beilstein:
2416150
EC Number:
238-023-5
MDL number:
MFCD00063065
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
eCl@ss:
32160406
PubChem Substance ID:
24893091
NACRES:
NA.32

form

powder

Quality Level

200

mp

263 °C (dec.) (lit.)

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

N[C@@H](Cc1ccc(Cl)cc1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C9H10ClNO2/c10-7-3-1-6(2-4-7)5-8(11)9(12)13/h1-4,8H,5,11H2,(H,12,13)/t8-/m0/s1

InChI key

NIGWMJHCCYYCSF-QMMMGPOBSA-N

Gene Information

human ... TPH1(7166) , TPH2(121278)
mouse ... TPH1(21990) , TPH2(216343)
rat ... TPH1(24848) , TPH2(317675)

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Application

4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine (L-PCPA) has been used:
  • to block serotonin synthesis by inhibiting tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH)
  • to study its behavioral and electrographic effects on epileptic senegalese baboon (Papio papio)
  • as a substrate for Chromobacterium violaceum phenylalanine hydroxylase
  • to incubate sea urchin embryos for immunohistochemistry

Biochem/physiol Actions

4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine (L-PCPA) inhibits the synthesis of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT). 4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine (PCPA) depletes the serotonin levels in the brain by its inhibitory effect on tryptophan hydroxylase (Tph). Studies support the protective effects of PCPA against monocrotaline-induced pulmonary vascular remodeling as well as in lung inflammation.
Tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

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Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

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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