L-Tryptophan, essential amino acid (ab146400)
Key features and details
- Essential amino acid.
- CAS Number: 73-22-3
- Purity: > 99%
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
L-Tryptophan, essential amino acid -
Description
Essential amino acid. -
Alternative names
- (S)-2-Amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid
- (S)-Tryptophan
- Ardeytropin
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Biological description
Essential amino acid which is necessary for normal growth in infants and for nitrogen balance in adults. Used as an antidepressant, anxiolytic and sleep aid. Precursor to niacin, indole alkaloids, serotonin and melatonin.
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Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
73-22-3 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
204.20 -
Molecular formula
C11H12N2O2 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic