7-Methyl-DL-tryptophan

7-Methyl-DL-tryptophan (7-Methyltryptophan) is an amino acid derivative, which is a key precursor for biosynthesis of many non-ribosomal peptide antibiotics. 7-Methyl-DL-tryptophan plays an important role in synthesis of high-efficiency antibacterial agents and analogues thereof.