L-Tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride

CAS: 7524-52-9

Ref. 3D-FT28621

Product Information

• Name: L-Tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride
• Synonyms: (S)-Tryptophan methyl ester monohydrochloride
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: L-Tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride is an allylation product of L-tryptophan, which is a precursor to serotonin and melatonin. It is used in the synthesis of benzodiazepine receptor ligands and has serotonergic activity. L-Tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride can be synthesized from L-tryptophan by amination reaction with methylamine and formaldehyde in the presence of a base. This chemical compound was also shown to have antitumour activity against MDA-MB231 breast cancer cells, which may be due to its ability to inhibit cell proliferation.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 254.71 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₅ClN₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder