6-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan
CAS Number7730-20-3
FormulaC11H11FN2O2
Mol. Weight222.22 g/mol
6-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan
What is 6-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan?
6-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan is a chemical compound with CAS number 7730-20-3 and molecular formula C11H11FN2O2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
6-Fluoro-DL-tryptophan (6-F-TRP), a serotonin (5-HT) synthesis inhibitor, is metabolized in the brain and may be useful for tracing neuronal serotoninergic pools. 6-F-TRP is used as a competitive inhibitor of tryptophan binding to albumin and passage through the blood brain barrier (BBB).
Specifications
Molecular Weight
222.22 g/mol