Nin-formyl tryptophan

John Wade (j.wade@hfi.unimelb.edu.au)
Thu, 28 Oct 1999 12:42:30 +1000

Dear ABRF members,

Does anyone have an effective protocol for formylating the indole group of
tryptophan in an unprotected peptide? The only one I have is dated 1967 and
uses HCl-saturated formic acid. Is there an easier way?

Thank you and best wishes,

John Wade
Howard Florey Institute