Chemical Properties
white to off-white powder
Uses
4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride has been used to induce 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) depletion in rats.
General Description
4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride stimulates glucose intolerance in pregnant mice. Studies have shown that 4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride is associated with cognitive defects in rodents.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor. Crosses blood brain barrier better than p?chlorophenylalanine.