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Home/Compounds/Research Reagent/(R)-a-Methyltryptophan
C12H14N2O2
218.25 g/mol
Research Reagent

ALPHA-METHYL-D-TRYPTOPHAN

CAS56452-52-9
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Research Compound

Alpha-Methyl-D-Tryptophan is a research compound structurally related to the amino acid tryptophan, which is involved in protein biosynthesis and serves as a precursor to serotonin, melatonin, and niacin. This derivative is primarily used in laboratory studies to investigate tryptophan metabolism and related biochemical pathways.

Research compound for tryptophan studiesLaboratory reagent in biochemical research

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Referencestereoisomer of

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Identifiers
IUPAC Name

(2R)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-methylpropanoic acid

InChIKey

ZTTWHZHBPDYSQB-GFCCVEGCSA-N

SMILES

C[C@@](CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C21)(C(=O)O)N

Synonyms (11)
  • (+)-a-Methyltryptophan
  • (R)-a-Methyltryptophan
  • (R)-alpha-Methylpryptophan
  • -Methyl-D-tryptophan
  • A-METHYL-D-TRYPTOPHAN
  • ALPHA-ME-D-TRP-OH
  • ALPHA-METHYL-D-TRYPTOPHAN
  • D-ALPHA-METHYLTRYPTOPHANE
  • beta-Me-D-Trp-OH