2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-DL-phenylalanine

2-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-DL-phenylalanine, identified by CAS 64134-20-9, is a synthetic amino acid derivative. Its structure incorporates a phenylalanine backbone substituted with a chlorine atom at the 2-position and a trifluoromethyl group at the 5-position on the phenyl ring. With a molecular formula of C10H9ClF3NO2 and a molecular weight of 267.63, this compound is classified within the research-oriented chemical scaffold. It is primarily utilized in academic and industrial research settings as a versatile chemical intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceutical candidates and agrochemicals. Its unique halogenation pattern can influence pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties in target compounds.

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