Description

n-Formyl-Dl-Tryptophan is a chemically modified derivative of the essential amino acid tryptophan, featuring a formyl group at the amino terminus. This modification is critical for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and research chemical in advanced biochemical applications. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, peptide synthesis specialists, and academic research institutions investigating neurochemistry and metabolic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a protected building block in the solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis of complex peptides and peptidomimetics.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a precursor or standard in studies related to tryptophan metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and protein engineering.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in HPLC and LC-MS methods for quality control and metabolic profiling.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The formyl group acts as a temporary protecting group for the amino function during multi-step organic syntheses.
• Enzyme Substrate Studies: Investigated in enzymatic assays and studies involving tryptophan-metabolizing enzymes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	n-Formyl-Dl-Tryptophan
CAS No.	16108-03-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₃
Molecular Weight	232.24 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-N-Formyltryptophan; (±)-N-Formyltryptophan; 2-(Formylamino)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic Acid; N-Formyl-DL-tryptophan; N-Formyltryptophan, DL-; F-DL-Trp; NSC 404058; Formyl-DL-tryptophan
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Formyl-Dl-Tryptophan is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Optical Rotation (DL-Form)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.