D-Tryptophan-d5

• CAT Number: R053989
• CAS Number: 1202359-57-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₇D₅N₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 209.26
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (+)-Tryptophan-d5; (R)-Tryptophan-d5; (R)-α-Amino-3-indolepropionic Acid-d5; (R)-α-Aminoindole-3-propanoic Acid-d5; D-Tryptophane-d5; NSC 97942-d5
• Storage: 3 years -20C powder
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-amino-3-(2,4,5,6,7-pentadeuterio-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H12N2O2/c12-9(11(14)15)5-7-6-13-10-4-2-1-3-8(7)10/h1-4,6,9,13H,5,12H2,(H,14,15)/t9-/m1/s1/i1D,2D,3D,4D,6D
• InChIKey: QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-BZVPBINISA-N
• SMILES: [2H]C1=C(C(=C2C(=C1[2H])C(=C(N2)[2H])C[C@H](C(=O)O)N)[2H])[2H]

D-Tryptophan-d5 is a deuterated form of the D-enantiomer of tryptophan, where five hydrogen atoms are replaced with deuterium. This isotopically labeled compound is used in biochemical, pharmacological, and nutritional research, particularly in studies involving amino acid metabolism, protein synthesis, and neurotransmitter pathways. The deuterium labeling allows for precise tracking and enhanced accuracy in analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. D-Tryptophan-d5 is valuable for researchers investigating the role of tryptophan in various biological processes, including the production of serotonin and melatonin, as well as for studying isotope effects, metabolic flux, and the pharmacokinetics of tryptophan derivatives.