DL-Tryptophan

CAS: 54-12-6

Ref. 3D-T-8310

Product Information

• Name: DL-Tryptophan
• Synonyms: DL-2-Amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid 3-beta-Indolylalanine, (+/-)-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 a biologically active substance that is used in the synthesis of other compounds such as pharmaceuticals. It is also used as a dietary supplement to increase serotonin levels and promote relaxation. DL-Tryptophan can be used as a starting material for the synthesis of many useful compounds, including indole-3-carbinol, an anti-cancer drug. It is also useful in the synthesis of complex compounds, such as polyketides and antibiotics. DL-Tryptophan is often used in research to study protein folding and design new drugs.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 204.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂