Description

3-Fluoro-D-Tyrosine is a fluorinated, non-natural amino acid derivative of the D-isomer of tyrosine. This compound is a valuable chiral building block and biochemical tool, prized for its role in modulating biological activity and studying enzyme mechanisms. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for applications in drug discovery, peptide synthesis, and metabolic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, including enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a probe to study enzyme kinetics, protein structure-function relationships, and metabolic pathways involving tyrosine analogs.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporated into synthetic peptides to enhance stability, alter biological activity, or serve as a positron emission tomography (PET) tracer precursor when labeled with fluorine-18.
• Metabolic Studies: Employed to investigate amino acid uptake and metabolism in cellular and microbiological systems.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-D-Tyrosine
CAS No.	64024-06-2
Molecular Formula	C9H10FNO3
Molecular Weight	199.18 g/mol
Synonyms	D-3-Fluorotyrosine; (R)-2-Amino-3-(3-fluorophenyl)propanoic acid; (R)-3-Fluorotyrosine; D-3-Fluoro-L-tyrosine; (2R)-2-Amino-3-(3-fluorophenyl)propanoic acid; 3-Fluoro-D-phenylalanine, 4-hydroxy-; 3-Fluoro-D-tyrosine; 64024-06-2
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-D-Tyrosine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every shipment.

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 in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% D-isomer
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.