Name | 4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride |
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Synonyms |
4-Chloro-DL-Phe-OMe HCl
3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-methoxy-1-oxo-2-propanaminium chloride Benzeneethanaminium, 4-chloro-α-(methoxycarbonyl)-, chloride (1:1) MFCD00012530 methyl 2-amino-3-(4-chlorophenyl)propanoate,hydrochloride DL-4-Chlorophenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride UNII:OC0YKX1H41 Methyl 2-amino-3-(4-chlorophenyl)propanoate hydrochloride DL-p-Chlorophenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride EINECS 238-024-0 H-DL-Phe(4-Cl)-OMe.HCl |
Description | PCPA methyl ester hydrochloride (4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride), a reversible tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor, is a serotonin (5-HT) synthesis inhibitor. PCPA methyl ester hydrochloride crosses the blood brain barrier and reduces 5-HT central availability[1][2]. |
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Target |
serotonin Tryptophan Hydroxylase |
In Vivo | PCPA methyl ester hydrochloride (250-500 mg/kg; oral administration; daily; for 8 weeks) treatment significantly decreases serotonin levels in both hippocampus and cortex[3]. In C57BL/6 elite male mice, 5-HT levels decreased by 85% and 55% in the hippocampus of mice treated with oral or ip PCPA methyl ester hydrochloride, respectively, whereas in the prefrontal cortex, 5-HT levels decreased by 65% (oral) and 50% (ip)[3]. Animal Model: C57BL/6 elite male mice (3 months old)[3] Dosage: 500 mg/kg per day for the first 2 days and 250 mg/kg for the rest of the treatment Administration: Oral administration; daily; for 8 weeks Result: Serotonin levels were significantly decreased in both hippocampus and cortex. |
References |
Boiling Point | 296.3ºC at 760 mmHg |
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Melting Point | 186-189 °C(lit.) |
Molecular Formula | C10H13Cl2NO2 |
Molecular Weight | 250.122 |
Flash Point | 133ºC |
Exact Mass | 249.032333 |
PSA | 52.32000 |
LogP | 2.88510 |
Storage condition | −20°C |
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
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Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
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Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Phrases | R36/37/38 |
Safety Phrases | S24/25 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | AY4452100 |
HS Code | 2922499990 |
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Literature: Journal of Organic Chemistry, , vol. 61, # 19 p. 6581 - 6586 |
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Literature: Li, Xun; Wang, Junli; Zhang, Lei; Xu, Wenfang Archiv der Pharmazie, 2011 , vol. 344, # 8 p. 494 - 504 |
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Literature: Journal of Organic Chemistry, , vol. 61, # 19 p. 6581 - 6586 |
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Literature: Journal of Peptide Science, , vol. 18, # 6 p. 418 - 426 |
Precursor 3 | |
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DownStream 2 | |
HS Code | 2922499990 |
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Summary | HS:2922499990 other amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |