PCPA methyl ester (hydrochloride)

PCPA methyl ester hydrochloride (4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride), a reversible tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor, is a serotonin (5-HT) synthesis inhibitor. PCPA methyl ester hydrochloride crosses the blood brain barrier and reduces 5-HT central availability[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[14173-40-1]

Product Name Alternative

4-Chloro-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester (hydrochloride)

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

5-HT Receptor; Tryptophan Hydroxylase

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

GPCR/G Protein; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Neuronal Signaling

Applications

Neuroscience-Neuromodulation

Field of Research

Neurological Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/pcpa-methyl-ester-hydrochloride.html

Purity

99.89

Solubility

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

Smiles

NC(CC1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1)C(OC)=O.Cl

Molecular Formula

C10H13Cl2NO2

Molecular Weight

250.13

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Dool-Ri Oh, et al. Sedative and hypnotic effects of Vaccinium bracteatum Thunb. through the regulation of serotonegic and GABA A-ergic systems: Involvement of 5-HT 1A receptor agonistic activity. Biomed Pharmacother. 2019 Jan;109:2218-2227.|[2]Fabio Bellia, et al. Transient serotonin depletion at adolescence, but not at early infancy, reduced subsequent anxiety-like behavior and alcohol intake in female mice. Psychopharmacology (Berl) . 2021 Jan;238 (1) :215-225.|[3]ocío B Foltran, et al. Neurochemical, Behavioral, and Neurogenic Validation of a Hyposerotonergic Animal Model by Voluntary Oral Consumption of para-Chlorophenylalanine. ACS Chem Neurosci. 2020 Mar 18;11 (6) :952-959.