Description

7-Bromo-D-Tryptophan is a halogenated derivative of the essential amino acid D-tryptophan, serving as a critical chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules, where its bromine substituent and specific stereochemistry enable targeted structural modifications. It is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the synthesis of peptide-based drugs, enzyme inhibitors, and complex natural product analogs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical intermediate for the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents.
• Chiral building block in peptide chemistry and peptidomimetic research.
• Precursor for the development of enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands.
• Key starting material in the total synthesis of complex natural products.
• Research chemical for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) in medicinal chemistry.
• Intermediate for the preparation of fluorescent probes and biochemical tags.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Bromo-D-Tryptophan
CAS No.	496929-99-8
Molecular Formula	C11H11BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	283.12 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R)-2-Amino-3-(7-bromo-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid; D-7-Bromotryptophan; (R)-7-Bromotryptophan; 7-Br-D-Trp-OH; 7-Bromo-D-Trp; 7-Bromo-(R)-Tryptophan; 7-Bromotryptophan, D-form
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Quality Control

Our 7-Bromo-D-Tryptophan is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. The product is suitable for research and development applications requiring precise chemical standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0% ee (D-isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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