Thermo Scientific Chemicals L(-)-Tryptophan 99%

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10306980	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 140590050	5 g	Glass Bottle
10316980	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 140590250	25 g	Plastic Bottle
10543881	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 140591000	100 g	Plastic Bottle
10193520	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 140595000	500 g	Plastic Bottle
10544264	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 140590010	1 kg	Plastic Bottle

Description

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 73-22-3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 204.23
• InChI Key: QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-VIFPVBQESA-N
• PubChem CID: 6305
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid

• Molecular Formula: C11H12N2O2
• MDL Number: MFCD00064340
• Synonym: l-tryptophan, tryptophan, l-tryptophane, s-tryptophan, tryptophane, h-trp-oh, optimax, trofan, tryptacin, ardeytropin
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16828
• SMILES: N[C@@H](CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C12)C(O)=O

Specifications

• Melting Point: 280.0°C to 285.0°C
• Color: White to White-Yellow
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Molecular Formula: C11H12N2O2
• Beilstein: 22, 546
• Merck Index: 15, 9977
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 11.4g/L (25°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alkali hydroxides and hot alcohol, insoluble in chloroform
• SMILES: N[C@@H](CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C12)C(O)=O
• Specific Rotation Condition: − 31.10 (20.00°C c=1,H20)
• PubChem CID: 6305
• Formula Weight: 204.23
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder

• CAS: 73-22-3
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Loss on Drying: 0.5% max. (1 g, 105°C)
• MDL Number: MFCD00064340
• Specific Rotation: − 31.10
• Synonym: l-tryptophan, tryptophan, l-tryptophane, s-tryptophan, tryptophane, h-trp-oh, optimax, trofan, tryptacin, ardeytropin
• InChI Key: QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-VIFPVBQESA-N
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 204.23
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16828
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: L(-)-Tryptophan, 99%

Safety and Handling

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