p-Boronophenylalanine (BPA) is a boron-containing amino acid analogue of phenylalanine, mainly used in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) for cancer treatment. It preferentially accumulates in tumor cells, delivering boron for targeted radiation therapy when exposed to neutrons. The directory classifies it as a clinical API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include DL-boronophenylalanine, 4-Borono-D, L-phenylalanine and P-(Dihydroxyboryl)Phenylalanine. Its PubChem CID is 53503.
p-Boronophenylalanine
| CAS No | 90580-64-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C9H12BNO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 209.01 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-amino-3-(4-boronophenyl)propanoic acid |
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p-Boronophenylalanine (BPA) is a boron-containing amino acid analogue of phenylalanine, mainly used in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) for cancer treatment.
The listed CAS number is 90580-64-6.
The listed molecular formula is C9H12BNO4.
The listed molecular weight is 209.01 g/mol.
2-amino-3-(4-boronophenyl)propanoic acid.
The source lists DL-boronophenylalanine, 4-Borono-D, L-phenylalanine and P-(Dihydroxyboryl)Phenylalanine.