Description

7-Methoxy-L-Tryptophan is a specialized, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of L-tryptophan featuring a methoxy substituent. This modification is of significant interest in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly for its role as a key synthetic intermediate or a potential precursor in the biosynthesis of complex bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel therapeutics, neurochemical probes, and advanced biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of more complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or precursor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Neuroscience Research: Employed in the study of serotonin biosynthesis and related neurological pathways due to its structural relationship to key neurotransmitters.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporated into custom peptides for research purposes to study structure-activity relationships.
• Metabolite Synthesis: Utilized in the laboratory-scale preparation of specific metabolites for toxicological and pharmacological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Methoxy-L-Tryptophan
CAS No.	25198-03-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄N₂O₃
Molecular Weight	234.25 g/mol
Synonyms	L-7-Methoxytryptophan; (S)-2-Amino-3-(7-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid; 7-Methoxy-L-tryptophan; 7-Methoxy-L-Trp; 7-Methoxy-L-Tryptophane; 7-Methoxy-L-α-amino-3-indolepropionic acid; 7-Methoxy-L-α-aminoindole-3-propionic acid
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Quality Control

Our 7-Methoxy-L-Tryptophan is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, chiral purity, and related substances.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (L-Isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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