Product Information
Name:DL-α-Methyltryptophan
Synonyms:
- α-Me-DL-Trp-OH
Brand:Biosynth
Description:DL-alpha-Methyltryptophan is a metabolite of the amino acid tryptophan. It is a monoamine neurotransmitter that has been implicated in brain function and inflammatory lesions. DL-alpha-Methyltryptophan can be used as a potential drug target for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, depression, and anxiety disorders. The hydroxyl group on the indole ring of DL-alpha-Methyltryptophan gives it an increased reactivity with oxygen, which allows it to be oxidized by monoamine oxidase B (MAO B) to 3-hydroxyanthranilic acid. This reaction can be inhibited by MAO A inhibitors such as clorgyline or selegiline. The oxidation of DL-alpha-Methyltryptophan leads to increased concentrations of serotonin in the brain and increased activity of aminotransferases.
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:218.25 g/mol
Formula:C12H14N2O2
Purity:Min. 98 Area-%
Color/Form:Powder
InChI:InChI=1S/C12H14N2O2/c1-12(13,11(15)16)6-8-7-14-10-5-3-2-4-9(8)10/h2-5,7,14H,6,13H2,1H3,(H,15,16)
InChI key:InChIKey=ZTTWHZHBPDYSQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:CC(N)(Cc1c[nH]c2ccccc12)C(=O)O
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