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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Tryptophan, 99%

Catalog Number AAA1023036
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100 g
500 g
73-22-3
C11H12N2O2
204.23
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
N[C@@H](CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C12)C(O)=O
73-22-3
C11H12N2O2
204.23
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
N[C@@H](CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C12)C(O)=O

Description

L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid which is necessary for normal growth in infants and for nitrogen balance in adults. It acts as a natural dietary supplement and used as an antidepressant, anxiolytic and sleep aid. It is used as a precursor to niacin, indole alkaloids and serotonin. It acts as an important intrinsic fluorescent probe, which finds to estimate the nature of microenvironment of the tryptophan.

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
L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid which is necessary for normal growth in infants and for nitrogen balance in adults. It acts as a natural dietary supplement and used as an antidepressant, anxiolytic and sleep aid. It is used as a precursor to niacin, indole alkaloids and serotonin. It acts as an important intrinsic fluorescent probe, which finds to estimate the nature of microenvironment of the tryptophan.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ammonia, hot alcohol, alkali hydroxides and dilute acids. Slightly soluble in acetic acid and ethanol. Insoluble in chloroform and ethyl ether.

Notes
Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 280°C 285°C
Assay Percent Range 99%
Beilstein 86197
Merck Index 14,9797
Solubility Information Soluble in water,ammonia,hot alcohol,alkali hydroxides and dilute acids. Slightly soluble in acetic acid and ethanol. Insoluble in chloroform and ethyl ether.
Formula Weight 204.23
Percent Purity 99%
Quantity 500 g
Optical Rotation −31° (c=1 in water)
Chemical Name or Material L-Tryptophan

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 200-795-6
RTECSNumber YN6130000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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