L-Tryptophan
Key Features and Details
L-Tryptophan
SYNONYMS: L-2-amino-3-indolepropionic acid; Trp; W; (S)-2-Amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid
CAS: #
73-22-3
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C11H12N2O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 204.229 g/mol
BEILSTEIN REGISTRY No.: 86197
EC No: 200-795-6
MDL No: MFCD00064340
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
L-Tryptophan
Usage Statement
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Key Applications
Amino acid precursor of serotonin and melatonin
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: 02103151-CF
Base Catalog Number: 103151
Alternate Names: L-2-amino-3-indolepropionic acid; Trp; W; (S)-2-Amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid
Beilstein Registration No
: 86197
CAS
: #
73-22-3
EC No
: 200-795-6
Format
: Powder
Hazard Statements
: H317
MDL No
: MFCD00064340
Melting Point
: 554 to 558° F (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
Molecular Formula
: C11H12N2O2
Molecular Weight
: 204.229 g/mol
Optical Rotation: -30° ± 10° (c=1, water)
pH
: A 1% solution in water has a pH of 5.5 to 7.
PPE
: Eyeshields, Gloves, Respirator filter
Purity
: =99%
RTECS No
: YN6130000
Solubility
: 1 to 5 mg/mL at 68° F (NTP, 1992)
UV Visible Absorbance
: ?max (water): 278 ± 5 nm
Vapor Pressure
: 2.1X10-9 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est)
