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T90204

L-Tryptophan

99%

Synonym(s):

(S)-2-Amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid, L-α-Amino-3-indolepropionic acid

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H12N2O2
CAS Number:
73-22-3
Molecular Weight:
204.23
EC Number:
200-795-6
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
MDL number:
MFCD00064340
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
86197
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assay

99%

optical activity

[α]20/D −31.5°, c = 1 in H2O

optical purity

ee: 99% (GLC)

mp

280-285 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

N[C@@H](Cc1c[nH]c2ccccc12)C(O)=O

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

InChI key

QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-VIFPVBQESA-N

Application

Employed in the synthesis of bridged indole alkaloids.

Other Notes

Amino acid precursor of serotonin and melatonin

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Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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