N-Acetyl-D,L-homotryptophan, Ethyl Ester CAS 110504-55-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.110504-55-7
Molecular FormulaC16H20N2O3
Molecular Weight288.34 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

N-Acetyl-D,L-homotryptophan, Ethyl Ester CAS 110504-55-7 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of N-Acetyl-D,L-homotryptophan, Ethyl Ester is closely related to a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

N-Acetyl-D,L-homotryptophan, Ethyl Ester (CAS 110504-55-7) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C16H20N2O3 and a molecular weight of 288.34 g/mol.

Based on its molecular formula C16H20N2O3, N-Acetyl-D,L-homotryptophan, Ethyl Ester contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 288.34 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

As a certified reference material (CRM), N-Acetyl-D,L-homotryptophan, Ethyl Ester meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC16H20N2O3
Molecular Weight288.34 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)8.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1988
Nitrogen Atoms2

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