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L(-)-Tryptophan, 99%
L(-)-Tryptophan, CAS # 73-22-3, is an essential amino acid necessary for the biosynthesis of proteins. | CAS: 73-22-3 | C11H12N2O2 | 204.23 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS73-22-3
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
Molecular FormulaC11H12N2O2
InChI KeyQIVBCDIJIAJPQS-VIFPVBQESA-N
SMILESN[C@@H](CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C12)C(O)=O
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetInfrared spectrumConforms
Specific optical rotation-29.0° to -33.0° (20°C, 589 nm) (C=1, H2O)
Appearance (Form)Crystalline powder
Loss on drying=<0.5 % (1 g, 105°C)
Appearance (Color)White to yellowish-white
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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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