2-Fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-DL-phenylalanine

2-Fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-DL-phenylalanine is a synthetic amino acid derivative featuring a phenylalanine backbone substituted with a fluorine atom at the 2-position and a trifluoromethyl group at the 6-position of the phenyl ring. With a molecular formula of C10H9F4NO2 and a molecular weight of 251.18, this compound is classified within the 'druglike_bioactive_like' structural bucket, indicating its potential relevance in drug discovery and development. As a DL-phenylalanine derivative, it represents a racemic mixture of both D- and L-enantiomers. The incorporation of fluorine and trifluoromethyl groups can significantly alter the physicochemical properties, metabolic stability, and biological activity of the parent phenylalanine, making it a valuable tool for researchers investigating structure-activity relationships, developing novel peptide mimetics, or exploring the impact of fluorination in biological systems. It is intended for Research Use Only (RUO).

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