For research use only, not for therapeutic use.
6BrW (CAT: I020998) is a tryptophan effector analog that has been designed to interact with and modulate specific biological processes. This compound is structurally related to tryptophan, a naturally occurring amino acid, and is intended to mimic its effects on cellular pathways. The precise mode of action and target of 6BrW may vary depending on the specific context and application.
| Catalog Number | I020998 |
| CAS Number | 52448-17-6 |
| Synonyms | 6BrW; 6-BrW; 6 BrW; |
| Molecular Formula | C11H11BrN2O2 |
| Purity | 98% |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO |
| Appearance | Solid powder |
| Storage | Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years). |
| IUPAC Name | 6-Bromo-L-tryptophan |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C11H11BrN2O2/c12-7-1-2-8-6(3-9(13)11(15)16)5-14-10(8)4-7/h1-2,4-5,9,14H,3,13H2,(H,15,16)/t9-/m0/s1 |
| InChIKey | OAORYCZPERQARS-VIFPVBQESA-N |
| SMILES | N[C@@H](CC1=CNC2=C1C=CC(Br)=C2)C(O)=O |
| Reference | 1: Kwon I, Tirrell DA. Site-specific incorporation of tryptophan analogues into recombinant proteins in bacterial cells. J Am Chem Soc. 2007 Aug 29;129(34):10431-7. Epub 2007 Aug 8. PubMed PMID: 17685515. |
