Indole-3-propionic Acid

Biochemicals / Biochem-Indole Derivatives

4°C

Highly Purified

3-Indolepropionic acid is a deamination product of Tryptophan that protects the hippocampus (studied in gerbils) from ischemic damage and oxidative stress. It’s ability to protect the neurons in this way is attributed to its potent antioxidative effects. 3-Indolepropionic acid is also hypothesized to have protective effects on the thyroid gland.

Synonyms:
1H-Indole-3-propanoic Acid; Indole-3-propionic Acid; 1H-Indole-3-propionic Acid; 3-(1H-Indol-3-yl)propanoic Acid; 3-(1H-Indol-3-yl)propionic Acid; 3-(2-Carboxyethyl)-1H-indole; 3-(3-Indolyl)propanoic Acid; 3-(3-Indolyl)propionic Acid; 3-(Indole-3-yl)propanoic Acid; IPA; IPA (Auxin); NSC 3252; NSC 47831; β-(3-Indolyl)propionic Acid; β-Indole-3-propionic Acid; β-Indolepropionic Acid

CAS No:
830-96-6

Molecular Formula:
C₁₁H₁₁NO₂

Molecular Weight:
189.21

Purity (HPLC):
≥98%

Appearance:
Off-white to yellow powder

Melting Point:
130-136°C

Loss on Drying:
≤0.5%

Solubility:
DMSO, Methanol (Slightly)

Storage and Stability:
Store at 4ºC. Stable for 12 months after receipt.