5-Nitro-DL-tryptophan

CAS: 6525-46-8

Ref. 3D-FN52266

Product Information

• Name: 5-Nitro-DL-tryptophan
• Synonyms: DL-2-Amino-3-(5-nitroindolyl)propionic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Nitro-DL-tryptophan is a synthetic amino acid that has been shown to inactivate tryptophan synthase, an enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of tryptophan. It binds to the active site of the enzyme and prevents it from carrying out its function. The affinity for 5-nitro-DL-tryptophan is very high and it has been shown that it is effective in inhibiting the enzyme at concentrations as low as 1 mM. This compound is also homodimeric, which means that it can bind two molecules of tryptophan synthase at once, leading to a quicker inhibition of this enzyme. 5-Nitro-DL-tryptophan also reacts with reactive oxygen species, such as superoxide radicals or hydrogen peroxide, and can be used to study reactions between these compounds and proteins.5-Nitro-DL-tryptophan can be used to inhibit brain protein kinetics by blocking

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 249.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₁N₃O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Off-White To Yellow To Orange Solid