Chloroalanine (3-chloroalanine) is an unnatural
amino acid with the formula ClCH2CH(NH2)CO2H. It is a white, water-soluble solid. The compound is usually derived from chlorination of
serine. The compound is used in the synthesis of other amino acids by replacement of the chloride.[1] Protected forms of the related iodoalanine are also known.[2][3]
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