Thermo Scientific Chemicals

D-Tryptophan, 99%

Catalog number: A18426.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

D-Tryptophan, 99%

Catalog number: A18426.22
100 g, Each
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Catalog number: A18426.22
also known as A18426-22
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
153-94-6
IUPAC Name
(2R)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C11H12N2O2
InChI Key
QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-SECBINFHSA-N
SMILES
N[C@H](CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C12)C(O)=O
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.5 to ≤101.5%
Optical Rotation
31.0 ± 1.5? (C=1 in water)
Appearance (Color)
White to cream
Form
Powder
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms

Description

D-Tryptophan is used for human embryonic kidney cell (HEK-293, ATCC: CRL-1573) culture. The product is a sweetener used to study the release of incretins from enteroendocrine cells triggered by sugar but not by sweeteners.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
D-Tryptophan is used for human embryonic kidney cell (HEK-293, ATCC: CRL-1573) culture. The product is a sweetener used to study the release of incretins from enteroendocrine cells triggered by sugar but not by sweeteners.

Solubility
Soluble in 0.5M hydrochloric acid (50 mg/ml), water (11 mg/ml at 20°C), hot alcohol, and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in chloroform.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
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