5-Methoxy-DL-tryptophan (CAS 28052-84-8)
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5-Methoxy-DL-tryptophan is a chemically modified analog of the amino acid tryptophan, distinguished by the presence of a methoxy group which imparts unique chemical properties. In research applications, it is utilized to study the structure and function of proteins, as the addition of a methoxy group can influence protein folding and binding interactions. This compound is also used in enzymology to probe the specificity and mechanism of tryptophan-metabolizing enzymes, such as those involved in the biosynthetic pathways of neurotransmitters. In the field of analytical chemistry, it may be employed as a standard or reference compound in mass spectrometry for the identification and quantification of modified amino acids. Additionally, 5-Methoxy-DL-tryptophan can be of interest in materials science research, where its electronic properties are harnessed in the design of novel organic compounds with potential applications in optoelectronics.
5-Methoxy-DL-tryptophan (CAS 28052-84-8) References
- Multiresponse optimization of a UPLC method for the simultaneous determination of tryptophan and 15 tryptophan-derived compounds using a Box-Behnken design with a desirability function. | Setyaningsih, W., et al. 2017. Food Chem. 225: 1-9. PMID: 28193401
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
5-Methoxy-DL-tryptophan, 100 mg | sc-254845 | 100 mg | $65.00 |