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L-Tryptophan [73-22-3]

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Overview
- SupplierTargetMol Chemicals
- Product NameL-Tryptophan [73-22-3]
- Delivery Days Customer4
- CAS Number73-22-3
- Category SupplierChemical
- CertificationResearch Use Only
- Chemical NameL-Tryptophan
- Estimated Purity99.87%
- Molecular FormulaC11H12N2O2
- Molecular Weight204.23
- Scientific DescriptionL-Tryptophan (Tryptophane), an essential amino acid, is necessary for normal growth in infants and for nitrogen balance in adults. It is a precursor of SEROTONIN (hence its use as an antidepressant and sleep aid) and of INDOLE ALKALOIDS in plants. It can be a precursor to NIACIN, although inefficiently in mammals.
- Shelf life instruction3 years
- SMILESC([C@@H](C(O)=O)N)C=1C=2C(NC1)=CC=CC2
- Storage Instruction-20°C
- UNSPSC12352209