5-Bromo-L-tryptophan

CAS: 25197-99-3

Ref. 3D-FB49098

Product Information

• Name: 5-Bromo-L-tryptophan
• Synonyms: L-Trp(5-Br)-OHL-2-Amino-3-(5-bromoindolyl)propionic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Bromo-L-tryptophan is a chemical compound that is an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of serotonin and melatonin. This molecule is a member of the class of compounds called indole alkaloids. 5-Bromo-L-tryptophan has been shown to be synthesized from tryptamine and secologanin by Aureol, a wild type strain of bacteria. The biosynthesis starts with the addition of two bromine atoms at the C5 position, which are then removed as volatile bromide ions. X-ray crystallography data have shown that this reaction proceeds via an asymmetric syn addition, with a reaction time on the order of milliseconds. 5-Bromo-L-tryptophan can be obtained from marine sponges such as Semenospongia sp., using x-ray data to determine its molecular structure.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 283.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₁BrN₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 97 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Powder