Description

Forphenicine is a potent and specific inhibitor of alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme critical to numerous biological processes. This compound is valued in biochemical research for its ability to selectively modulate phosphate metabolism and cell signaling pathways. It serves as an essential research tool for scientists and developers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors investigating bone metabolism, signal transduction, and enzyme kinetics.

Application

• Biochemical research as a selective inhibitor of alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes.
• Pharmaceutical R&D for studying bone mineralization disorders and metabolic bone diseases.
• Cell biology studies investigating the role of phosphatases in signal transduction pathways.
• Development of in vitro diagnostic assays and research kits.
• Academic research in enzymology and molecular biology.
• Investigation of potential therapeutic applications targeting phosphatase activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Forphenicine
CAS No.	57784-96-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₂N₂O₄
Molecular Weight	224.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Forphenicine; L-Forphenicine; (S)-2-Amino-3-(4-formyl-3-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid; NSC 339579; L-β-(3-Hydroxy-4-formylphenyl)alanine; Alkaline Phosphatase Inhibitor Forphenicine
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Quality Control

Our Forphenicine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with our rigorous specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. Keep the container tightly sealed in a desiccated environment after each use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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