L(-)-Tryptophan ≥99%, powder
Supplier: MP BIOMEDICALS (FKA ICN BIOMED
L-Tryptophan is an amino acid precursor of serotonin and melatonin.
Chloride ≤0.05%
sulphate ≤0.03%
Iron ≤0.003%
It is used as a precursor to niacin, indole alkaloids and serotonin. It acts as an important intrinsic fluorescent probe, which finds to estimate the nature of microenvironment of the tryptophan.
It is used as a precursor to niacin, indole alkaloids and serotonin. It acts as an important intrinsic fluorescent probe, which finds to estimate the nature of microenvironment of the tryptophan.
Soluble in 1N HCl (10 mg/mL - clear, colourless solution).
L-Tryptophan is an amino acid precursor of serotonin and melatonin.
Specification Test Results
Synonyms | L-2-amino-3-indolepropionic acid; Trp; W; (S)-2-Amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid |
Form | White powder |
Storage | Store at Room temperature(15-30 °C). |
Heavy Metals | ≤0.0015% |
Moisture Content | ≤0.3% |
Optical Rotation | -30° ± 10° (c=1, water) |
pH | 5.5 - 7.0 (1% aq soln) |
Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
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