α-Methyl-DL-tryptophan - 98%, high purity , CAS No.153-91-3

  • ≥98%
Item Number
M477446
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M477446-100mg
100mg
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Basic Description

SynonymsDL-alpha-Methyltryptophan | 2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-methylpropanoic acid | alpha-Methyl-DL-tryptophan | alpha-methyl-D,L-tryptophan
Specifications & Purity≥98%
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanismsα-methyl-DL-tryptophan is a blocker of ATBo, an amino acid transporter whose expression is upregulated in cancer.
Storage TempStore at 2-8°C,Protected from light,Argon charged
Shipped InWet ice

Associated Targets(Human)

SLC36A2 Tchem Proton-coupled amino acid transporter 2 (0 Activities)
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SLC6A14 Tchem Sodium- and chloride-dependent neutral and basic amino acid transporter B(0+) (0 Activities)
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A498 (42825 Activities)
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CAKI-1 (44928 Activities)
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CCRF-CEM (65223 Activities)
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COLO 205 (50209 Activities)
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DU-145 (51482 Activities)
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HL-60 (67320 Activities)
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HT-29 (80576 Activities)
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K562 (73714 Activities)
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KM12 (47707 Activities)
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M14 (47487 Activities)
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MCF7 (126967 Activities)
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MOLT-4 (49676 Activities)
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OVCAR-3 (48710 Activities)
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OVCAR-8 (47708 Activities)
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PC-3 (62116 Activities)
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RPMI-8226 (44974 Activities)
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SK-MEL-28 (48833 Activities)
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SK-MEL-5 (47095 Activities)
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SK-OV-3 (52876 Activities)
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SN12C (47755 Activities)
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SNB-19 (46794 Activities)
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TK-10 (45540 Activities)
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U-251 (51189 Activities)
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UO-31 (46270 Activities)
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A549 (127892 Activities)
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T47D (39041 Activities)
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EKVX (44102 Activities)
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NCI-H322M (45589 Activities)
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HCC 2998 (41480 Activities)
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HCT-116 (91556 Activities)
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Hs-578T (29457 Activities)
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NCI-H460 (60772 Activities)
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SF-268 (49410 Activities)
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IGROV-1 (47897 Activities)
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LOX IMVI (44321 Activities)
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HOP-62 (47048 Activities)
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MDA-MB-435 (38290 Activities)
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MDA-N (28205 Activities)
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Malme-3M (44254 Activities)
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MDA-MB-231 (73002 Activities)
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Associated Targets(non-human)

ftmPT1 Brevianamide F prenyltransferase (40 Activities)
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Names and Identifiers

IUPAC Name 2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-2-methylpropanoic acid
INCHI InChI=1S/C12H14N2O2/c1-12(13,11(15)16)6-8-7-14-10-5-3-2-4-9(8)10/h2-5,7,14H,6,13H2,1H3,(H,15,16)
InChi Key ZTTWHZHBPDYSQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES CC(CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C21)(C(=O)O)N
Isomeric SMILES CC(CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C21)(C(=O)O)N
Alternate CAS 153-91-3,13510-08-2
PubChem CID 95438
NSC Number 9948
MeSH Entry Terms alpha-(11C)methyl-L-tryptophan;alpha-(14C)methyl-tryptophan;alpha-methyl-L-tryptophan;alpha-methyltryptophan;alpha-methyltryptophan, (+)-isomer;alpha-methyltryptophan, (-)-isomer;alpha-methyltryptophan, (D)-isomer;alpha-methyltryptophan, (DL)-isomer;alpha
Molecular Weight 218.25

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F2305625Certificate of AnalysisApr 23, 2023 M477446
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Chemical and Physical Properties

Sensitivitylight sensitive

Safety and Hazards(GHS)

Signal Warning
Hazard Statements

H302:Harmful if swallowed

H312:Harmful in contact with skin

H332:Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary Statements

P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water.

P501:Dispose of contents/container to ...

P264:Wash hands [and …] thoroughly after handling.

P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER/doctor/... IF you feel unwell.

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