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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L(-)-Tryptophan 99%

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73-22-3
C11H12N2O2
204.229
MFCD00064340
QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-VIFPVBQESA-N
l-tryptophan, tryptophan, l-tryptophane, s-tryptophan, tryptophane, h-trp-oh, optimax, trofan, tryptacin, ardeytropin
6305
CHEBI:16828
(2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)CC(C(=O)O)N
73-22-3
C11H12N2O2
204.229
MFCD00064340
QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-VIFPVBQESA-N
l-tryptophan, tryptophan, l-tryptophane, s-tryptophan, tryptophane, h-trp-oh, optimax, trofan, tryptacin, ardeytropin
6305
CHEBI:16828
(2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)CC(C(=O)O)N

Description

L(-)-Tryptophan, CAS # 73-22-3, is an essential amino acid necessary for the biosynthesis of proteins.

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
Assay Percent Range 99%
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Beilstein 22, 546
Loss on Drying 0.5% max. (1 g, 105°C)
Merck Index 15, 9977
Packaging Plastic bottle
Specific Rotation − 31.10
Solubility Solubility in water: 11.4g/L (25°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alkali hydroxides and hot alcohol, insoluble in chloroform
Formula Weight 204.23
Physical Form Crystalline Powder
Percent Purity 99%
Specific Rotation Condition − 31.10 (20.00°C c=1,H20)
Color White to White-Yellow
Melting Point 280.0°C to 285.0°C
Quantity 100 g
Chemical Name or Material L(-)-Tryptophan, 99%
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Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber : 200-795-6

RTECSNumber : YN6130000

TSCA : TSCA

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RUO – Research Use Only