Description

3,4-Dichloro-L-Phenylalanine is a halogenated derivative of the essential amino acid L-Phenylalanine, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a structurally defined, enantiomerically pure scaffold for the development of novel bioactive compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of peptide-based drugs, enzyme inhibitors, and specialized fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and peptide mimetics.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced activity.
• Biochemical Tool: Used in enzymatic studies and as a substrate analog to investigate phenylalanine metabolism and related pathways.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporated into custom peptides to modulate their stability, lipophilicity, and receptor binding properties.
• Ligand Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research chemical for exploring new synthetic methodologies and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dichloro-L-Phenylalanine
CAS No.	52794-99-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight	234.08 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-Amino-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)propanoic acid; L-3,4-Dichlorophenylalanine; 3,4-Dichloro-DL-phenylalanine (racemic mixture); 3,4-DCP; 3,4-Dichloro-α-aminohydrocinnamic acid; (S)-3-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)alanine; 3,4-Dichlorophenylalanine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dichloro-L-Phenylalanine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (L-Isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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