2-Methyl-DL-tryptophan

CAS: 21495-41-0

Ref. 3D-FM52249

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methyl-DL-tryptophan
• Synonyms: DL-2-Amino-3-(2-methylindolyl)propionic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Methyl-DL-tryptophan is a sweetener that has a sweet taste. It is not metabolized in the body and does not have any known side effects. It is used as an artificial sweetener in food products and dietary supplements. 2-Methyl-DL-tryptophan has been approved by the FDA for use as a general purpose sweetener, but it is not allowed to be used in baked goods or other foods that are typically eaten without adding water to them.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 218.25 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₄N₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H14N2O2/c1-7-9(6-10(13)12(15)16)8-4-2-3-5-11(8)14-7/h2-5,10,14H,6,13H2,1H3,(H,15,16)
• InChI key: InChIKey=BXJSOEWOQDVGJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1[nH]c2ccccc2c1CC(N)C(=O)O