Tryptophan-α,β,β-d3 is a deuterated form of the essential amino acid tryptophan, which is crucial for protein synthesis and serves as a precursor for neurotransmitters such as serotonin and melatonin. The "α,β,β-d3" designation indicates that three hydrogen atoms in the molecule have been replaced with deuterium, a stable isotope of hydrogen. This modification can be useful in various research applications, particularly in studies involving metabolic pathways, protein labeling, and tracer studies in biological systems. Tryptophan itself is characterized by its indole side chain, which contributes to its unique properties, including its role in the synthesis of indole derivatives and its involvement in various biochemical processes. The presence of deuterium can alter the physical and chemical properties slightly, such as solubility and stability, but it generally retains the functional characteristics of tryptophan. Tryptophan-α,β,β-d3 is typically used in research settings, particularly in studies involving mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

Tryptophan-α,β,β-d3

340257-61-6: Tryptophan-α,β,β-d3 is a deuterated form of the essential amino acid tryptophan, which is crucial for protein synthesis and serves as a precursor for neurotransmitters such as serotonin and melatonin. The "α,β,β-d3" designation indicates that three hydrogen atoms in the molecule have been replaced with deuterium, a stable isotope of hydrogen. This modification can be useful in various research applications, particularly in studies involving metabolic pathways, protein labeling, and tracer studies in biological systems. Tryptophan itself is characterized by its indole side chain, which contributes to its unique properties, including its role in the synthesis of indole derivatives and its involvement in various biochemical processes. The presence of deuterium can alter the physical and chemical properties slightly, such as solubility and stability, but it generally retains the functional characteristics of tryptophan. Tryptophan-α,β,β-d3 is typically used in research settings, particularly in studies involving mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

DL-Tryptophan-2,3,3-d3

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CAS 340257-61-6

Tryptophan-α,β,β-d3

DL-Tryptophan-2,3,3-d3

Ref: 3U-D1551

D,L-Tryptophan-d3

Ref: TR-T947202