Molecular structure of L-4-Acetylphenylalanine
L-4-Acetylphenylalanine (CAS 122555-04-8)
Alternate Names:
H-Phe(4-Ac)-OH
Application:
L-4-Acetylphenylalanine is the 4-acetyl analogue of the essential amino acid L-phenylaniline
CAS Number:
122555-04-8
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
207.23
Molecular Formula:
C11H13NO3
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L-4-Acetylphenylalanine is the 4-acetyl analogue of the essential amino acid L-phenylaniline. It has been used as a reagent for the synthesis of several compounds and has been found to have an inhibitory effect on certain biochemical pathways. Specifically, it can inhibit the production of certain hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, as well as the production of certain neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine. Researchers utilize L-4-Acetylphenylalanine to investigate the molecular mechanism of action of certain enzymes and study the regulation of gene expression.
L-4-Acetylphenylalanine (CAS 122555-04-8) References
- A fluorescent amino acid probe to monitor efficiency of peptide conjugation to glass surfaces for high density microarrays. | Zhao, Y., et al. 2012. Mol Biosyst. 8: 879-87. PMID: 22241083
- Genetically encoded chemical probes in cells reveal the binding path of urocortin-I to CRF class B GPCR. | Coin, I., et al. 2013. Cell. 155: 1258-69. PMID: 24290358
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
L-4-Acetylphenylalanine, 100 mg | sc-470726 | 100 mg | $166.00 | |||
L-4-Acetylphenylalanine, 1 g | sc-470726A | 1 g | $634.00 |