L-Tryptophan

CAS: 73-22-3

Ref. 3D-ET06029

Product Information

• Name: L-Tryptophan
• Synonyms: (S)-2-Amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid, (-)-Tryptophan, (2S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid, (2S)-2-Azaniumyl-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoate, (S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid, (S)-2-Amino-3-(3-Indolyl)Propionic Acid, (S)-Tryptophan, (S)-α-Amino-1H-indole-3-propanoic acid, (S)-α-Amino-β-indolepropionic acid, (S)-α-Aminoindole-3-propionic acid, 1H-Indole-3-alanine, (S)-, 1H-Indole-3-propanoic acid, α-amino-, (S)-, 2-Amino-3-indolylpropanoic acid, 3-Indol-3-ylalanine, 486: PN: US20070042361 SEQID: 496 claimed protein, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-(-)-Tryptophan, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Alanine, 3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Tryptophane, Eh 121, L-Alanine, 3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-, L-Tryptophan (Amino Acid), L-Tryptophane, L-triptofano, L-α-Aminoindole-3-propionic acid, Lyphan, Nsc 13119, Secretory peptide (human clone HCQCJ56 precursor), Tryptophan, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-, Tryptophan, L-, Tryptophane, h-Trp-oh, l-β-3-Indolylalanine

Description

Tryptophan is a non-essential amino acid that has been shown to have an effect on mood, appetite, and sleep. L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. It is involved in the synthesis of serotonin and melatonin. The body breaks down tryptophan into 5-hydroxytryptophan (5HTP) and then into serotonin. Serotonin can be converted into melatonin by the pineal gland. Tryptophan levels are often low in people with depression and anxiety disorders. Tryptophan also has an effect on human gastrointestinal function, as it can stimulate gut motility and secretion of gastric acid and pepsinogen from the stomach lining. Tryptophan may also play a role in the discovery process, as it was found to increase the number of spontaneous oxidations in rat urine samples, which may be indicative of a new chemical reaction or drug discovery process.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 204.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Powder