L-Tryptophan

SKU: orb1310615

Description

L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid required for infant growth and adult nitrogen balance. It serves as a biosynthetic precursor to serotonin and niacin in mammals and to various indole alkaloids in plants, making it relevant for neuroscience, nutrition, and phytochemistry research in both in vivo and in vitro studies.

Research Area

Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 73-22-3
• MW: 204.2252
• Purity: >99.99% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂
• SMILES: N[C@@H](CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C12)C(O)=O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite,Amino Acids and Derivatives
• Solubility: DMSO:16.7 mg/mL (81.77 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween-80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (4.9 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

inhibit, LTryptophan, L-Tryptophan, L-Tryptophane, L Tryptophan, Inhibitor, EndogenousMetabolite, AminoAcidsandDerivatives, Amino Acids and Derivatives, (S)-Tryptophan, Endogenous Metabolite, Tryptophan, Tryptophane

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

6305