Description

3-Fluoro-Dl-Phenylalanine is a fluorinated derivative of the essential amino acid phenylalanine, where a fluorine atom is substituted at the meta position of the aromatic ring. This structural modification is crucial for its role as a key building block and intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as peptide synthesis, metabolic studies, and the creation of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of fluorinated peptide analogs and potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used in metabolic pathway studies and enzyme inhibition assays to investigate the role of fluorinated amino acids.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a precursor in the design of novel herbicides and pesticides with enhanced properties.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporated into custom peptides to alter their stability, bioavailability, and receptor binding affinity.
• Proteomics & Labeling: Potential use in the development of probes and tags for advanced imaging and diagnostic applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental material for exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR) in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-Dl-Phenylalanine
CAS No.	456-88-2
Molecular Formula	C9H10FNO2
Molecular Weight	183.18 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-3-Fluorophenylalanine; (±)-3-Fluorophenylalanine; 3-Fluoro-DL-α-aminohydrocinnamic acid; m-Fluorophenylalanine; 3-F-DL-Phe; (RS)-2-Amino-3-(3-fluorophenyl)propanoic acid; Fluorophenylalanine; NSC 38297
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-Dl-Phenylalanine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and high-purity standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to minimize exposure to air and humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.