Description

3-Fluoro-4-Methyl-Dl-Phenylalanine, 97% is a fluorinated derivative of the amino acid phenylalanine, serving as a versatile non-natural amino acid building block. This compound is critical for introducing specific steric and electronic modifications into peptide and small molecule structures. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for drug discovery, peptide synthesis, and the development of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for metabolic and neurological targets.
• Peptide Chemistry: Used in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis to incorporate fluorinated, non-natural amino acids, altering peptide stability, bioavailability, and receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for designing novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced properties.
• Biochemical Tool: Employed in biochemical studies to probe enzyme mechanisms and protein-protein interactions where fluorine acts as a spectroscopic or steric probe.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for specialized polymers and advanced materials with unique surface properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs in academic institutions and contract research organizations (CROs) exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Fluoro-4-Methyl-Dl-Phenylalanine, 97%
CAS No.	174732-59-3
Molecular Formula	C10H12FNO2
Molecular Weight	197.21 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-3-Fluoro-4-methylphenylalanine; (±)-3-Fluoro-4-methylphenylalanine; 2-Amino-3-(3-fluoro-4-methylphenyl)propanoic acid; 3-Fluoro-4-methyl-DL-α-phenylalanine; 4-Methyl-3-fluorophenylalanine; Fmoc-3-Fluoro-4-methyl-DL-Phenylalanine (precursor); 3-F-4-Me-Phe; (RS)-3-Fluoro-4-methylphenylalanine
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-4-Methyl-Dl-Phenylalanine, 97% is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the specified 97% minimum purity and consistent quality for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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