Description

7-Methyl-D-Tryptophan is a non-natural, enantiomerically pure derivative of the essential amino acid tryptophan. This compound is valued for its role as a chiral building block and a potential metabolic modulator in advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams and fine chemical manufacturers for applications in medicinal chemistry, process development, and the synthesis of specialized biochemical tools. The product is supplied to meet the stringent quality requirements of these industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a probe or substrate in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and receptor-ligand interaction research.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporation into custom peptides to study structure-activity relationships or to create peptides with enhanced stability or specific biological properties.
• Metabolite Standard: Serves as a reference standard in analytical methods such as HPLC and LC-MS for the quantification of tryptophan derivatives in complex matrices.
• Process Development: Employed in the development and scaling of asymmetric synthesis routes within fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Methyl-D-Tryptophan
CAS No.	99295-80-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	218.25 g/mol
Synonyms	D-7-Methyltryptophan; (R)-2-Amino-3-(7-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid; (R)-7-Methyltryptophan; D-α-Amino-1H-indole-3-propanoic acid, 7-methyl-; 7-Methyl-D-Trp; 7-Me-D-Trp
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Quality Control

Our 7-Methyl-D-Tryptophan is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as chiral purity, assay, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and development applications.

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) 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.