Compound Q&A
How is 5-Fluorotryptophan (CAS: 97749-24-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
5-Fluorotryptophan is synthesized by fluorination of 5-hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid or tryptophan using N-fluorobenzenesulfonate as a fluorinating agent. The reaction proceeds via electrophilic aromatic fluorination, yielding a high yield of the desired product.
About
CAS No
97749-24-1
English Name
5-Fluorotryptophan
Molecular Formula
C11H11FN2O2
Molecular Weight
222.22 g/mol
SMILES
N[C@@H](C(=O)O)Cc1c[nH]c2c1cc(F)cc2
InChIKey
INPQIVHQSQUEAJ-SECBINFHSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-04 19:14
