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Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
- L(-)-Tryptophan is a nonpolar aromatic compound and essential amino acid required for protein synthesis
- It is a biochemical precursor of niacin, indole alkaloids, and serotonin
Applications
- L-Tryptophan acts as a natural dietary supplement and has laboratory applications in the research of antidepressants, anxiolytics, and sleep aids
- It is a precursor of metabolites that are important in the laboratory study of mammalian physiology, including gastrointestinal functions, immunity, metabolism, and the nervous system
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 280.0°C to 285.0°C |
| Color | White to White-Yellow |
| Infrared Spectrum | Authentic |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Loss on Drying | 0.5% max. (1 g, 105°C) |
| Packaging | Glass Bottle |
| Beilstein | 22, 546 |
| Specific Rotation | − 31.10 |
| Merck Index | 15, 9977 |
| Solubility Information | Solubility in water: 11.4g/L (25°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alkali hydroxides and hot alcohol, insoluble in chloroform |
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