5-Bromo-L-tryptophan CAS 25197-99-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.25197-99-3
Molecular FormulaC11H11BrN2O2
Molecular Weight283.12 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-Bromo-L-tryptophan CAS 25197-99-3 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C11H11BrN2O2, 5-Bromo-L-tryptophan contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, bromine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 283.12 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).

5-Bromo-L-tryptophan (CAS 25197-99-3), molecular formula C11H11BrN2O2 and molecular weight 283.12 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 5-Bromo-L-tryptophan under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC11H11BrN2O2
Molecular Weight283.12 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
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; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1964
Halogen ContentBr-containing
Nitrogen Atoms2

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