Properties
Description
4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in water and ethanol, is an effective metabolism inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of cell metabolism by inhibiting hydroxylases. The molecular weight of the compound is 199.64, and its molecular formula is C9H10ClNO2.
Molecular Formula
C9H10ClNO2
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO (warmed): 2 mg/mL (10.01 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of mood disorders and other psychiatric conditions.