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L-Tryptophan ethyl ester hydrochloride

≥99.0% (AT)

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H16N2O2 · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
268.74
Beilstein:
3919010
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥99.0% (AT)

form

powder

optical activity

[α]20/D +10±1°, c = 2% in H2O

reaction suitability

reaction type: solution phase peptide synthesis

mp

220-225 °C (dec.)

application(s)

peptide synthesis

SMILES string

Cl.CCOC(=O)[C@@H](N)Cc1c[nH]c2ccccc12

InChI

1S/C13H16N2O2.ClH/c1-2-17-13(16)11(14)7-9-8-15-12-6-4-3-5-10(9)12;/h3-6,8,11,15H,2,7,14H2,1H3;1H/t11-;/m0./s1

InChI key

PESYCVVSLYSXAK-MERQFXBCSA-N

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Kento Takayama et al.
Journal of natural medicines, 75(1), 116-128 (2020-10-21)
Indole is produced from dietary tryptophan by tryptophanase in intestinal bacteria, such as Escherichia coli. In the liver, indole is converted into indoxyl sulfate, a uremic toxin and risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Probiotics and prebiotics are currently
Anikó Takátsy et al.
Journal of molecular recognition : JMR, 19(4), 270-274 (2006-05-17)
Studies of molecular recognition of chiral compounds by proteins are of importance from many points of view. The biological role of proteins in their interaction with small molecules is of fundamental interest and can be used in many different fields
Diana E Schlamadinger et al.
The journal of physical chemistry. B, 113(44), 14769-14778 (2009-10-13)
Ultraviolet resonance Raman (UVRR) spectra of tryptophan compounds in various solvents and a model peptide are presented and reveal systematic changes that reflect solvent polarity, hydrogen bond strength, and cation-pi interaction. The commonly utilized UVRR spectral marker for environment polarity
F L Tse et al.
The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology, 36(9), 633-636 (1984-09-01)
Sandoz compound 57-118 is a mixture of tryptophan ethyl ester amide derivatives (analogues I-V) possessing one of five fatty acid chains which differ in chain length, configuration, or the degree of unsaturation. The relative absorption of each of the five
Ashok Jadhav et al.
British journal of pharmacology, 166(1), 232-242 (2011-09-29)
L-tryptophan (L-W) is a precursor of the vasoconstrictor, 5-HT. However, acute administration of L-W ethyl ester (L-Wee) lowered blood pressure. The mechanism of action is unknown. This study compares the vascular effects of L-W and L-Wee in intact animals, isolated

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