Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Application

4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride has been used to induce 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) depletion in rats.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor. Crosses blood brain barrier better than p−chlorophenylalanine.

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.

Packaging

1, 5, 25 g in poly bottle