N,N-dimethyltryptophan is a naturally occurring alkaloid found in the Jequirity bean and other plants. It is closely related to L-abrine (N-methyl-L-tryptophan, not to be confused with abrin). It can be synthesized via a reductive alkylation of tryptophan [1].
Research has shown that tryptophan (and other amino acids) can be readily decarboxylated into tryptamines. [2] [3]
This compound is NOT for human consumption or in vivo research and is strictly for other research purposes only. Available as the free zwitterion of the L-isomer.
[1] – http://noland.chem.umn.edu/content/reductive-amination-tryptophan-dimethyltryptophan
[2] – https://erowid.org/archive/rhodium/chemistry/tryptophan.html
[3] – https://erowid.org/archive/rhodium/chemistry/tryptamine.takano.html
