- Product NameL-Tryptophan
- Brief DescriptionInhibitors
- Purification98.00%
- Biological ActivityAn essential amino acid that is necessary for normal growth in infants and for NITROGEN balance in adults. It is a precursor of INDOLE ALKALOIDS in plants. It is a precursor of SEROTONIN (hence its use as an antidepressant and sleep aid). It can be a precursor to NIACIN, albeit inefficiently, in mammals.
- Target NameAmino Acids and Derivatives
- CAS No. 73-22-3
- Calculated MW 204.23
- Formulation C11H12N2O2
- Storage 3 years -20˚C powder;2 years -80˚C in solvent;