2-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-DL-phenylalanine

2-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-DL-phenylalanine, identified by CAS 1259973-98-2, is a synthetic amino acid featuring a phenyl ring substituted with both a chlorine atom and a trifluoromethyl group. As a DL-phenylalanine derivative, it represents a racemic mixture of the L- and D-enantiomers. Its unique halogenation pattern makes it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of novel compounds for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, where the trifluoromethyl group can impart enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability, and the chlorine atom can influence binding affinity. Researchers utilize this compound as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of peptidomimetics and other bioactive molecules for research purposes.

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