L-Tryptophan

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Catalog Number	PR73223
CAS	73-22-3
Structure
Description	An 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.
Synonyms	h-Trp-oh
IUPAC Name	(2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
Molecular Weight	204.22
Molecular Formula	C11H12N2O2
InChI	QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-VIFPVBQESA-N
InChI Key	InChI=1S/C11H12N2O2/c12-9(11(14)15)5-7-6-13-10-4-2-1-3-8(7)10/h1-4,6,9,13H,5,12H2,(H,14,15)/t9-/m0/s1
Isomeric SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
Therapeutic Category	Supplyments

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