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Thermo Scientific Chemicals DL-Tryptophan, 99%

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Description

DL-Tryptophan, CAS # 54-12-6, is an α-amino acid that is commonly used in the synthesis of proteins. It is an essential amino acid precursor for the formation of serotonin, melatonin, and vitamin B3.

DL-Tryptophan is an amino acid precursor of serotonin and melatonin. It is a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, anxiolytic, and sleep aid. DL-tryptophan also can be used as feed nutrition enhancer, antioxidants.

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.

General Description

• DL-Tryptophan is an α-amino acid, and an essential amino acid precursor of serotonin, melatonin, and vitamin B3

Application

• DL-Tryptophan shows antioxidant activity• It has a role as a Daphnia magna metabolite

• It has been explored in in vitro studies to evaluate the antimicrobial and immunoregulatory functions on indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase

• It has been used as a medium supplement in Psilocybe atrobrunnea and Psilocybe serbica for the synthesis of compounds

• It can be used as a medium supplement for culturing yeast

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 54-12-6
Molecular Formula C11H12N2O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 204.23
MDL Number MFCD00064339
InChI Key QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym dl-tryptophan, 2-amino-3-1h-indol-3-yl propanoic acid, racemic tryptophan, dl-trytophane, dl-trytophan, +--tryptophan, h-dl-trp-oh, dl-3beta-indolylalanine, dl-tryptophane, tryptophan .
PubChem CID 1148
ChEBI CHEBI:27897
IUPAC Name 2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
SMILES NC(CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C12)C(O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point ∽280°C (decomposition)
Beilstein 86196
Solubility Information Soluble I water. 10g/L (20°C),Hcl and alkalies. Sparingly soluble in alcohol.
Quantity 100 g
Formula Weight 204.23
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material DL-Tryptophan

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