1-Methyl-L-tryptophan
Synonym(s):Nα-Methyl-L -tryptophan
- CAS NO.:21339-55-9
- Empirical Formula: C12H14N2O2
- Molecular Weight: 218.25
- MDL number: MFCD00467133
- EINECS: 208-388-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-07-27 17:00:41
What is 1-Methyl-L-tryptophan?
The Uses of 1-Methyl-L-tryptophan
1-Methyl-L-tryptophan can be used:
- In the preparation of L-tryptophan-based ligand for regioselective copper catalyzed N2-arylation of 1,2,3-triazoles.
- As a key starting material for the total synthesis of (?)-ardeemin.
- In the synthesis of cyclic peptide-capped gold nanoparticles as drug delivery systems.
Definition
ChEBI: 1-methyl-L-tryptophan is an indolyl carboxylic acid.
Properties of 1-Methyl-L-tryptophan
| Melting point: | >300 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 429.3±35.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.28 |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |
| solubility | Aqueous Acid (Slightly, Sonicated), Aqueous Base (Slightly, Sonicated), DMSO (Sl |
| form | White to off-white powder. |
| pka | 2.26±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | Off-White to Pale Beige |
| optical activity | [α]24/D 8.0°, c = 2 in acetic acid |
Safety information for 1-Methyl-L-tryptophan
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
Computed Descriptors for 1-Methyl-L-tryptophan
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