5-Methyl-DL-tryptophan

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5-Methyl-DL-tryptophan is an analog of tryptophan. It is an inhibitor of anthranilate compound synthesis. Additionally, 5-methyl-DL-tryptophan is used to select for genetic mutants of Methanococcus voltae. It is a repressor of the Trp operon and a tryptophanase substrate as well.


Product Specifications
DL-2-Amino-3-(5-methylindolyl)propionic acid
H-5-Me-DL-Trp-OH

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE

Formula: C12H14N2O2

MW: 218.260 g/mol

White to off-white powder
Forms a colorless to slightly yellow, clear solution when dissolved 5% in 1M NaOH or a colorless to slightly rose-colored, clear solution when dissolved 5% in HCl.

Storage/Handling: Store desiccated at 4°C. Protect from light.

PubChem ID: 92852

5-Methyl-DL-tryptophan

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Catalog Number:
M-494-5
CAS Number:
951-55-3
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    Description

    5-Methyl-DL-tryptophan is an analog of tryptophan. It is an inhibitor of anthranilate compound synthesis. Additionally, 5-methyl-DL-tryptophan is used to select for genetic mutants of Methanococcus voltae. It is a repressor of the Trp operon and a tryptophanase substrate as well.


    Product Specifications
    DL-2-Amino-3-(5-methylindolyl)propionic acid
    H-5-Me-DL-Trp-OH

    MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE

    Formula: C12H14N2O2

    MW: 218.260 g/mol

    White to off-white powder
    Forms a colorless to slightly yellow, clear solution when dissolved 5% in 1M NaOH or a colorless to slightly rose-colored, clear solution when dissolved 5% in HCl.

    Storage/Handling: Store desiccated at 4°C. Protect from light.

    PubChem ID: 92852

    Product Specifications

    Catalog ID: M-494
    CAS #: 951-55-3
    Formula: C12H14N2O2
    MW: 218.26 g/mol
    Grade: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE
    Storage/handling: Store desiccated at 4°C. Protect from light.
    PubChem Chemical ID: 92852
    IUPAC Name: 2-amino-3-(5-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
    InChI: InChI=1S/C12H14N2O2/c1-7-2-3-11-9(4-7)8(6-14-11)5-10(13)12(15)16/h2-4,6,10,14H,5,13H2,1H3,(H,15,16)
    InChIKey: HUNCSWANZMJLPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)NC=C2CC(C(=O)O)N

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