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L(-)-Tryptophan 99%
Catalog number: 140590010
1 kg, Plastic Bottle, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L(-)-Tryptophan 99%
Catalog number: 140590010
1 kg, Plastic Bottle, Each
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
73-22-3
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C11H12N2O2
InChI Key
QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-VIFPVBQESA-N
SMILES
N[C@@H](CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C12)C(O)=O
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
White to yellowish-white
Titration with HClO4
98.5 to 101.5 % (On dry substance)
Appearance (Form)
Crystalline powder
Loss on drying
=<0.5 % (1 g, 105°C)
Infrared spectrum
Conforms
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
- L(-)-Tryptophan is a nonpolar aromatic compound and essential amino acid required for protein synthesis
- It is a biochemical precursor of niacin, indole alkaloids, and serotonin
Applications
- L-Tryptophan acts as a natural dietary supplement and has laboratory applications in the research of antidepressants, anxiolytics, and sleep aids
- It is a precursor of metabolites that are important in the laboratory study of mammalian physiology, including gastrointestinal functions, immunity, metabolism, and the nervous system
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