6-Fluorotryptophan
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6-Fluorotryptophan, a competitive inhibitor of tryptophan hydroxylase, produced a transient disruption of sleep in rats chronically implanted with EEG recording electrodes.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- Purity: 99.55%
- CAS No.: 7730-20-3
- Formula: C11H11FN2O2
- Molecular Weight:222.22
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Storage:
4°C, protect from light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
Biological Activity
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 7730-20-3
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 222.22
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Formula C11H11FN2O2
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Color Off-white to pink
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SMILES
NC(CC1=CNC2=C1C=CC(F)=C2)C(O)=O
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
4°C, protect from light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
Solvent & Solubility
H2O : 4.85 mg/mL (21.83 mM; ultrasonic and warming and adjust pH to 2 with HCl and heat to 60°C)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (271 KB)
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SDS (393 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Miwa S, et al. Determination of serotonin turnover in the rat brain using 6-fluorotryptophan. J Neurochem. 1987 May;48(5):1577-80. [Content Brief]
[2]. D Sugden, et al. Changes in the rat sleep-wake cycle produced by DL-6-fluorotryptophan, a competitive inhibitor of tryptophan hydroxylase. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 1981;74(4):369-73. [Content Brief]
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| H2O | 1 mM | 4.5000 mL | 22.5002 mL | 45.0004 mL | 112.5011 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.9000 mL | 4.5000 mL | 9.0001 mL | 22.5002 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.4500 mL | 2.2500 mL | 4.5000 mL | 11.2501 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.3000 mL | 1.5000 mL | 3.0000 mL | 7.5001 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.2250 mL | 1.1250 mL | 2.2500 mL | 5.6251 mL |
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.