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4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine

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Synonym(s):

PCP, PCPA

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Linear Formula:
ClC6H4CH2CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
7424-00-2
Molecular Weight:
199.63
EC Number:
231-051-9
MDL number:
MFCD00002601
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
24278081
NACRES:
NA.32

form

solid

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old score: 2
new score: 1
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>240 °C (dec.) (lit.)

greener alternative category

, Re-engineered

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

NC(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)

InChI key

NIGWMJHCCYYCSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... TPH1(7166) , TPH2(121278)

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Application

4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine has been used:
  • as tryptophan hydroxylase 1 (TPH1) inhibitor to treat kras+ male zebrafish
  • to induce insomnia in rat models
  • used to treat embryos to examine its effect on serotonin
  • for the selection of Enterococcus faecalis transformants with pESentA32 plasmid
  • to feed flies to explore serotonin effect

Biochem/physiol Actions

4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine (PCPA) is an inhibitor of 5-hydroxytrytamine (5-HT) synthesis. It helps to improve the inflammation of lung tissue and remodeling pulmonary artery. PCPA can reduce the expression of tryptophan hydroxylase 1 (TPH1), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) and pro-inflammatory factors.
Tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301,H317

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Skin Sens. 1

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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Chromatograms

application for HPLC

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