Methyl L-tryptophanate hydrochloride （CAS# 7524-52-9)
Risk and Safety
| Hazard Symbols | Xi – Irritant |
| Safety Description | S22 – Do not breathe dust. S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HS Code | 29339900 |
| Hazard Class | IRRITANT |
Introduction
-Appearance: L-tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride as a white crystalline solid.
-Solubility: It has low solubility in water and high solubility in anhydrous ethanol, chloroform and acetic acid.
-Melting point: Its melting point is about 243-247°C.
-Optical rotation: L-tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride has optical rotation, and its optical rotation is 31 ° (c = 1, H2O).
Use:
- L-tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride are important reagents in the field of biochemistry and are often used to synthesize specific protein or polypeptide sequences.
-It can be used to study the role of tryptophan in protein structure, function and metabolism.
- L-tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride can also be used as a drug intermediate for the synthesis of tryptophan-related drugs.
Preparation Method:
The preparation method of L-tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride can be obtained by the reaction of L-tryptophan and methyl formate. First, L-tryptophan was esterified with methyl formate to obtain L-tryptophan methyl ester, and then reacted with hydrochloric acid to obtain L-tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride.
Safety Information:
- L-tryptophan the safety information of the methyl ester hydrochloride is limited, appropriate safety measures need to be taken during use.
-in the operation should pay attention to avoid contact with skin and eyes, such as contact occurs, should immediately rinse with plenty of water.
-Need to operate in a well-ventilated environment to prevent its vapor inhalation.
-The storage of L-tryptophan methyl ester hydrochloride should avoid direct sunlight and humid environment, and it is best to store them in a dry and cool place.
