Compound Q&A
How is 4-Chlorophenylalanine hydrochloride (CAS: 147065-05-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
4-Chlorophenylalanine hydrochloride can be synthesized by reacting 4-chloroaniline with phenylacetic acid in the presence of a suitable acid catalyst, such as sulfuric acid, followed by recrystallization from water or an aqueous solution to obtain the desired hydrochloride salt. The reaction yields are generally high, and the product can be isolated with good purity.
About
CAS No
147065-05-2
English Name
4-Chlorophenylalanine hydrochloride (1:1)
Molecular Formula
C9H11Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight
236.1 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1CC(C(=O)O)N)Cl.Cl
InChIKey
PFOCEDBJFKVRHU-DDWIOCJRSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-04 22:31
