Microbial
Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:19:08 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:19 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054578
Metabolite Identification
Common NameN-acetyl-D-tryptophan
DescriptionN-acetyl-D-tryptophan is a member of the amino acid derivative chemical class, specifically an N-acetylated form of the amino acid D-tryptophan. Its chemical structure features an acetyl group attached to the nitrogen atom of the tryptophan side chain, influencing its solubility and biological activity. In the realm of biochemistry, N-acetyl-D-tryptophan is involved in various metabolic pathways, serving as a significant metabolite in brain tissue where it is part of a complex network of biochemical interactions. For instance, studies have identified N-acetyl-D-tryptophan among other metabolites that are differentially regulated in brain tissue, highlighting its potential role in neurochemical processes (PMID:39844704 ). Additionally, it has been recognized in the context of flocculation processes, where it, along with other N-acetylated amino acids, was identified for the first time as secreted flocculants (PMID:40701379 ). This suggests that N-acetyl-D-tryptophan may play a role in cellular interactions and responses, although the specific biological significance of these pathways remains to be fully elucidated.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
AcetyltryptophanMeSH
N-Acetyltryptophanate sodiumMeSH
N-AcetyltryptophanMeSH
Molecular FormulaC13H14N2O3
Average Mass246.2619
Monoisotopic Mass246.100442324
IUPAC Name(2R)-2-acetamido-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
Traditional NameN-acetyl-D-tryptophan
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC(=O)N[C@H](CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C12)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C13H14N2O3/c1-8(16)15-12(13(17)18)6-9-7-14-11-5-3-2-4-10(9)11/h2-5,7,12,14H,6H2,1H3,(H,15,16)(H,17,18)/t12-/m1/s1
InChI KeyDZTHIGRZJZPRDV-GFCCVEGCSA-N