Compound Q&A
How is 3-Fluorotyrosine (CAS: 7423-96-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-Fluorotyrosine (CAS: 7423-96-3) is synthesized through the fluorination of tyrosine using fluorine gas or fluorinating reagents like N-fluorobenzenesulfonimide (NFSI) in the presence of a suitable base such as triethylamine. The reaction is performed under anhydrous conditions to avoid side reactions and typically yields a high purity product with good selectivity.
About
CAS No
7423-96-3
English Name
3-Fluorotyrosine
Molecular Formula
C9H10FNO3
Molecular Weight
199.18 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1CC(C(=O)O)N)F)O
InChIKey
VIIAUOZUUGXERI-ZETCQYMHSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 20:30
