5-Methyl-DL-tryptophan

5-Methyl-DL-tryptophan is an analog of tryptophan. It is an inhibitor of anthranilate compound synthesis. Additionally, 5-methyl-DL-tryptophan is used to select for genetic mutants ofMethanococcus voltae. It is a repressor of the Trp operon and a tryptophanase substrate as well.Product SpecificationsDL-2-Amino-3- (5-methylindolyl) propionic acidH-5-Me-DL-Trp-OHMOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADEFormula: C12H14N2O2MW: 218.260 g/molWhite to off-white powderForms a colorless to slightly yellow, clear solution when dissolved 5% in 1M NaOH or a colorless to slightly rose-colored, clear solution when dissolved 5% in HCl.