3-Fluoro-DL-tyrosine is used for tyrosine in the biosynthesis of proteins such as β-galactosidases (Escherichia coli), bacteriorhodopsin and intestinal microvillar enzymes, aminopeptidase N, to study the effect of halogenated tryosines on the proteins properties.
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Applications
3-Fluoro-DL-tyrosine is used for tyrosine in the biosynthesis of proteins such as β-galactosidases (Escherichia coli), bacteriorhodopsin and intestinal microvillar enzymes, aminopeptidase N, to study the effect of halogenated tryosines on the proteins properties.
Solubility
Soluble in water (28 g/L).
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
James EnglishJr.; James F. Mead.; Carl Niemann. The Synthesis of 3,5-Difluoro- and 3-Fluoro-5-iodo-dl-tyrosine. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1940, 62, (2), 350-354.
Carl Niemann.; M. M. Rapport. The Toxicity of 3-Fluoro-d(+)- and l(-)-tyrosine. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1946, 68, (8), 1671-1672.