α-Methyltryptophan
α-Methyltryptophan structure
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Common Name | α-Methyltryptophan | ||
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| CAS Number | 153-91-3 | Molecular Weight | 218.25 | |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 | Boiling Point | 444.0±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg | |
| Molecular Formula | C12H14N2O2 | Melting Point | N/A | |
| MSDS | USA | Flash Point | 222.3±25.9 °C | |
Use of α-Methyltryptophanα-Methyl-DL-tryptophan (α-Methyltryptophan) is atryptophan derivative. |
This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.
| Name | a-methyl-l-tryptophan |
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| Synonym | More Synonyms |
This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.
| Description | α-Methyl-DL-tryptophan (α-Methyltryptophan) is atryptophan derivative. |
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This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
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| Boiling Point | 444.0±35.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Molecular Formula | C12H14N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 218.25 |
| Flash Point | 222.3±25.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 218.105530 |
| PSA | 79.11000 |
| LogP | 1.39 |
| Appearance of Characters | crystalline | light yellow |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C |
| Index of Refraction | 1.675 |
| InChIKey | ZTTWHZHBPDYSQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(N)(Cc1c[nH]c2ccccc12)C(=O)O |
| Storage condition | 2-8°C |
This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.
This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
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| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.
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α-Methyltryptophan CAS#:153-91-3 |
| Literature: Merck and Co. Inc. Patent: US2766255 , 1953 ; |
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α-Methyltryptophan CAS#:153-91-3 |
| Literature: Merck and Co. Inc. Patent: US2766255 , 1953 ; |
This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.
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CAS#:89159-83-1This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.
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α-[¹¹C]-methyl-L-tryptophan PET for tracer localization of epileptogenic brain regions: clinical studies.
Biomark. Med. 5(5) , 577-84, (2011) Of several molecular probes used in PET, only α-[(11)C]-methyl-L-tryptophan (AMT) is able to pinpoint the epileptic focus itself in the interictal state, by revealing a focus of increased AMT uptake, ... |
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α-methyl-L-tryptophan: mechanisms for tracer localization of epileptogenic brain regions.
Biomark. Med. 5(5) , 567-75, (2011) The purpose of this paper is to discuss the mechanisms of α-[(11)C]methyl-L-tryptophan (AMT) PET as an in vivo biomarker for detection of epileptogenic cortex. AMT was originally designed as a tracer ... |
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Measuring effects of MDMA (ecstasy) abuse on the rate of cerebral serotonin synthesis.
J. Neurochem. 131(5) , 541-5, (2014)
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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.
This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.
| H-DL-(ME)TRP-OH |
| α-Methyltryptophan |
| H-a-Me-DL-Trp-OH |
| A-methyl-dl-tryptophan |
| MFCD00038416 |
| (S)-A-METHYLTRYPTOPHAN |
This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.
| Q: What is the CAS number of a-methyl-l-tryptophan? |
| A: CAS number of a-methyl-l-tryptophan is 153-91-3. |
| Q: What is the physical appearance of a-methyl-l-tryptophan? |
| A: a-methyl-l-tryptophan appears as crystalline | light yellow. |
| Q: What is the molecular weight of a-methyl-l-tryptophan? |
| A: Molecular weight of a-methyl-l-tryptophan is 218.25. |
| Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of a-methyl-l-tryptophan? |
| A: Polar surface area (PSA) of a-methyl-l-tryptophan is 79.11000. |
| Q: What is the LogP of a-methyl-l-tryptophan? |
| A: LogP of a-methyl-l-tryptophan is 1.39. |
| Q: What is the molecular formula of a-methyl-l-tryptophan? |
| A: Molecular formula of a-methyl-l-tryptophan is C12H14N2O2. |
| Q: What are the uses of a-methyl-l-tryptophan? |
| A: Main uses of a-methyl-l-tryptophan: α-Methyl-DL-tryptophan (α-Methyltryptophan) is atryptophan derivative. |
| Q: What is the English name of a-methyl-l-tryptophan? |
| A: The English name of a-methyl-l-tryptophan is a-methyl-l-tryptophan. |
| Q: What are the upstream materials of a-methyl-l-tryptophan? |
| A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of a-methyl-l-tryptophan: 54585-06-7;1201-26-9. |
| Q: What is the SMILES notation of a-methyl-l-tryptophan? |
| A: SMILES notation of a-methyl-l-tryptophan is CC(N)(Cc1c[nH]c2ccccc12)C(=O)O. |
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| Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd |