Specification
Description
Fmoc-7-methyl-DL-tryptophan is a derivative of tryptophan, a common amino acid found in proteins. The term 'Fmoc' stands for fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonyl, which is a protective group that is commonly used in peptide synthesis. Fmoc-7-methyl-DL-tryptophan is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in organic solvents such as dimethylformamide and dimethyl sulfoxide.
Synonyms
N-[(9H-Fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]-7-methyltryptophan
IUPAC Name
2-(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxycarbonylamino)-3-(7-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
Canonical SMILES
CC1=C2C(=CC=C1)C(=CN2)CC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)OCC3C4=CC=CC=C4C5=CC=CC=C35
InChI
1S/C27H24N2O4/c1-16-7-6-12-18-17(14-28-25(16)18)13-24(26(30)31)29-27(32)33-15-23-21-10-4-2-8-19(21)20-9-3-5-11-22(20)23/h2-12,14,23-24,28H,13,15H2,1H3,(H,29,32)(H,30,31)
InChI Key
LIHWPPTURGLCAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
713.4±60.0 ℃at 760 mmHg
Application
Fmoc-7-methyl-DL-tryptophan has a wide range of applications in various scientific experiments. It is commonly used in peptide synthesis and as a building block for the synthesis of various bioactive peptides. The compound is also used in drug discovery and development, as well as in the study of protein-protein interactions.
Type
Unusual Amino Acids, Analogs of Tryptophan
Vapor Pressure
0.0±2.4 mmHg at 25℃