Description

4-Fluoro-3-Tyrosine is a fluorinated derivative of the amino acid tyrosine, a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. This compound is particularly significant for its role as a precursor in the development of novel radiopharmaceuticals and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agents. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors who require high-purity, specialized amino acid analogs for drug discovery and advanced medical imaging applications.

Application

• Radiopharmaceutical Precursor: A key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorine-18 labeled compounds for PET imaging.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a building block for developing novel drug candidates, particularly enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in metabolic pathway research and as a probe to study protein structure and function.
• Diagnostic Agent Development: Integral in creating targeted imaging agents for oncology and neurology.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a modified amino acid for incorporating fluorine into bioactive peptides to alter their stability and binding properties.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Fluoro-3-Tyrosine
CAS No.	122001-14-3
Molecular Formula	C9H10FNO3
Molecular Weight	199.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-L-tyrosine; L-3-Fluorotyrosine; (2S)-2-Amino-3-(3-fluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid; 3-FTyr; 3-F-Tyr; 3-Fluoro-4-hydroxy-L-phenylalanine; 4-Hydroxy-3-fluoro-L-phenylalanine; 3-Fluoro-L-tyrosine hydrate
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Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-3-Tyrosine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (L-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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