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PCPA methyl ester (hydrochloride)
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Product Description
– PCPA methyl ester hydrochloride (4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride), a reversible tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor, is a serotonin (5-HT) synthesis inhibitor. PCPA methyl ester hydrochloride crosses the blood brain barrier and reduces 5-HT central availability[1][2].
Web ID
– HY-101456
Storage Temperature
– 4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Shipping
– Room Temperature
Applications
– Neuroscience-Neuromodulation
Molecular Formula
– C10H13Cl2NO2
References
– [1]Dool-Ri Oh, et al. Sedative and hypnotic effects of Vaccinium bracteatum Thunb. through the regulation of serotonegic and GABA A-ergic systems: Involvement of 5-HT 1A receptor agonistic activity. Biomed Pharmacother. 2019 Jan;109:2218-2227.|[2]Fabio Bellia, et al. Transient serotonin depletion at adolescence, but not at early infancy, reduced subsequent anxiety-like behavior and alcohol intake in female mice. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2021 Jan;238(1):215-225.|[3]ocío B Foltran, et al. Neurochemical, Behavioral, and Neurogenic Validation of a Hyposerotonergic Animal Model by Voluntary Oral Consumption of para-Chlorophenylalanine. ACS Chem Neurosci. 2020 Mar 18;11(6):952-959.
CAS Number
– 14173-40-1
Molecular Weight
– 250.12
Compound Purity
– 99.89
SMILES
– NC(CC1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1)C(OC)=O.Cl
Clinical Information
– No Development Reported
Research Area
– Neurological Disease
Solubility
– DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)|H2O : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic;warming;heat to 60°C)
Target
– 5-HT Receptor;Tryptophan Hydroxylase
Isoform
– 5-HT Receptor
Pathway
– GPCR/G Protein;Metabolic Enzyme/Protease;Neuronal Signaling
Product type
– Reference compound
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