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DL-Tryptophan

≥99% (HPLC), for peptide synthesis

Synonym(s):

(±)-α-Amino-3-indolepropionic acid, (±)-2-Amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid, DL-3β-Indolylalanine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H12N2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
204.23
Beilstein:
86199
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

product name

DL-Tryptophan, ≥99% (HPLC)

Assay

≥99% (HPLC)

form

powder

reaction suitability

reaction type: solution phase peptide synthesis

mp

289-290 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

peptide synthesis

SMILES string

NC(Cc1c[nH]c2ccccc12)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C11H12N2O2/c12-9(11(14)15)5-7-6-13-10-4-2-1-3-8(7)10/h1-4,6,9,13H,5,12H2,(H,14,15)

InChI key

QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

DL-Tryptophan also known as 2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-propionic acid, is commonly used in peptide synthesis.

Application

DL-Tryptophan is used as a starting material for the preparation of N-acyl monoisotripeptides via solution-phase peptide synthesis.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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