4-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine Hydrochloride / pAcF
4-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine Hydrochloride (pAcF, CAS 20299-31-4) – synthetic amino acid with a para-acetyl group, ideal for protein engineering, bioorthogonal conjugation, and site-specific labeling. For laboratory research use only.
| Katalognummer | SC-4110 |
|---|---|
| Formel | C11H14ClNO3 |
| CAS | 20299-31-4 |
| MW | 243,69 |
| Aussehen | White to light yellow solid |
| Reinheit | > 95,0% (HPLC-UV λ= 247 nm) |
| Löslichkeit | soluble in water |
| Größe | 5g / 25g |
| Aufbewahrung | Keep cool and dry. Protect from light and moisture. Store at -20°C. |
4-Acetyl-L-phenylalanine Hydrochloride (pAcF, CAS 20299-31-4) is a synthetic, non-canonical amino acid derived from L-phenylalanine. The molecule features an acetyl group in the para position of the aromatic ring, combined with the standard α-amino acid backbone, supplied here as the hydrochloride salt for enhanced stability and solubility.
Applications
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Protein engineering: Incorporated into recombinant proteins to introduce unique chemical reactivity.
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Bioorthogonal chemistry: The para-acetyl group serves as a versatile chemical handle for site-specific labeling, conjugation, or cross-linking.
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Biochemical research: Enables the study of protein structure, dynamics, and interactions via covalent probes.