DL-Tryptophan ethyl ester hydrochloride

Ref. 3D-FT49295

Product Information

• Name: DL-Tryptophan ethyl ester hydrochloride
• Synonyms: DL-Trp-OEt·HCl
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: DL-Tryptophan ethyl ester hydrochloride is a fatty acid that is produced by the reaction of DL-tryptophan with ethylene oxide. It has been shown to have antihypertensive activity and an average particle diameter of around 10 nm. The chemical structure of this compound consists of two geometric isomers: L-tryptophan and D-tryptophan, which differ in the position at which they are attached on the carrier molecule. DL-tryptophan ethyl ester hydrochloride can be used as a neutralizing agent for acidic solutions, such as those found in pancreatitis. DL-Tryptophan ethyl ester hydrochloride can also be used as a chiral auxiliary agent in the synthesis of vitamin B12.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 268.74 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂·HCl
• Purity: Min. 95%