L(-)-Tryptophan, 99%

Name: L(-)-Tryptophan, 99%
SKU: 140590250

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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Infrared 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

RUO – Research Use Only