Description

5-Benzyloxy-Dl-Tryptophan is a protected derivative of the essential amino acid tryptophan, featuring a benzyloxy group on the indole ring. This modification is crucial for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the production of complex peptides and pharmaceutical compounds, offering enhanced stability during chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for advanced R&D and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of novel peptide-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used in proteomics and metabolic pathway studies as a modified amino acid probe.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a protected tryptophan derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
• Neurology Research: Employed in the development of compounds targeting serotonin and melatonin pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: A precursor for manufacturing specialized agrochemicals and advanced materials.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Benzyloxy-Dl-Tryptophan
CAS No.	6383-70-6
Molecular Formula	C19H20N2O3
Molecular Weight	324.38 g/mol
Synonyms	5-O-Benzyl-DL-tryptophan; DL-5-Benzyloxytryptophan; 2-Amino-3-(5-benzyloxy-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid; (±)-5-Benzyloxytryptophan; 5-Benzyloxyindole-3-alanine; Tryptophan, 5-benzyloxy-; 5-(Phenylmethoxy)-DL-tryptophan; 5-(Benzyloxy)-DL-tryptophan
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Benzyloxy-Dl-Tryptophan is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for pharmaceutical and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is 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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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