L-Tryptophan
Product Specifications
CAS Number
73-22-3
Target
Amino Acids and Derivatives, Endogenous Metabolite
Related Pathways
Metabolism
Purity
>99.99%
Bioactivity
L-Tryptophan (Tryptophane), an essential amino acid, is necessary for normal growth in infants and for nitrogen balance in adults. It is a precursor of SEROTONIN (hence its use as an antidepressant and sleep aid) and of INDOLE ALKALOIDS in plants. It can be a precursor to NIACIN, although inefficiently in mammals.
Smiles
C([C@@H](C(O)=O)N)C=1C=2C(NC1)=CC=CC2
Molecular Formula
C11H12N2O2
Molecular Weight
204.23
Shipping Conditions
Ice Packs
Storage Temperature
-20°C
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