Description

3-Chloro-Dl-Phenylalanine is a halogenated derivative of the essential amino acid phenylalanine, distinguished by the presence of a chlorine atom at the meta position of the aromatic ring. This structural modification makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceutical development, agrochemicals, and the synthesis of specialized fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents and metabolic regulators.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced specificity.
• Biochemical Research: Used in enzymatic studies and as a substrate analog to investigate amino acid metabolism and transport mechanisms.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporated into custom peptide sequences to study structure-activity relationships and create peptides with modified properties.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: An intermediate for producing dyes, liquid crystals, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-Dl-Phenylalanine
CAS No.	14091-12-4
Molecular Formula	C9H10ClNO2
Molecular Weight	199.63 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-3-Chlorophenylalanine; (±)-3-Chlorophenylalanine; 3-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine; m-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine; (RS)-3-Chlorophenylalanine; 3-Chloro-α-amino-benzenepropanoic acid; 2-Amino-3-(3-chlorophenyl)propanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-Dl-Phenylalanine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identification by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of moisture from the air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	DL-mixture (Racemic)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.