DL-Tryptophan, 99%

CAS: 54-12-6

Ref. 02-L05936

Product Information

• Name: DL-Tryptophan, 99%
• Synonyms: optimax, L tryptophan, DL tryptophan, triptofano, tryptan, tryptophan, DL, Htrp, L-trp, pms tryptophan, pms-tryptophan, (+/-)-2-Amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid, (.+-.)-Tryptophan, (RS)-Tryptophan, 1H-Indole-3-alanine, 2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-propionic acid, 2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-Tryptophan, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-α-Amino-3-indolepropionic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Tryptophan, DL-Tryptohan, DL-Tryptophane, DL-Trytophan (1.08375), DL-triptofano, DL-α-Amino-3-indolepropionic acid, H-DL-Trp-OH, Nsc 13118, Tryptophan, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-, Tryptophan, Dl-

Description

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.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 204.23
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂
• Purity: 99%
• Color/Form: Powder, White to cream or pale yellow
• InChI key: QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N