Chemical Properties
white powder or flakes
Definition
ChEBI: A phenylalanine derivative in which the hydrogen at position 4 on the benzene ring is replaced by a fluoro group.
General Description
White powder or white shiny flakes.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
DL-3-(4-Fluorophenyl)alanine may be sensitive to exposure to light. A fluorinated amino acid. This is a neutral to slightly acidic material. DL-3-(4-Fluorophenyl)alanine may react as an organic amine or acid, although, its reactivity is moderated considerably by the presence of the other group.
Health Hazard
SYMPTOMS: DL-3-(4-Fluorophenyl)alanine is a phenylalanine antagonist and may cause inhibition of protein synthesis.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for DL-3-(4-Fluorophenyl)alanine are not available; however, DL-3-(4-Fluorophenyl)alanine is probably combustible.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Inhibits mitosis and reversibly arrests HeLa cells in G2.
