Description

6-Methyl-D-Tryptophan is a high-purity, non-natural amino acid derivative of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical research. Its unique stereochemistry and methyl substitution make it a critical chiral building block for the synthesis of complex peptides and bioactive compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require precise, high-quality intermediates for drug discovery and development processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic peptides and small molecule drugs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a specialized substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Peptide Synthesis: Serves as a protected or unprotected building block in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Neuroscience Research: Investigated for its potential interactions with serotonin pathways and related neurological targets.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of other chiral compounds due to its defined D-configuration.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methyl-D-Tryptophan
CAS No.	67008-97-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	218.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Amino-3-(6-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid; D-6-Methyltryptophan; (R)-6-Methyltryptophan; 6-Methyl-D-Trp; 6-Me-D-Trp-OH; 6-Methyl-(D)-Tryptophan; 6-Methyl-DL-Tryptophan (related racemate); 6-Methyl-D-TRP
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Quality Control

Our 6-Methyl-D-Tryptophan is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% (D-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.