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T4196

L-Tryptophan

Synonym(s):

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

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H12N2O2
CAS Number:
73-22-3
Molecular Weight:
204.23
EC Number:
200-795-6
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
NACRES:
NA.26
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
86197
MDL number:
MFCD00064340
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biological source

non-animal source

assay

≥98.5%

form

crystalline powder

manufacturer/tradename

Ajinomoto

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

endotoxin, heavy metals, residual solvents, tested

mp

280-285 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

1 M HCl: 10 mg/mL

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

foreign activity

cytotoxicity, tested

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

General description

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Application

L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid. It is naturally found in animal and plant protein. It can be used as a cell culture media component for the commercial biomanufacture of therapeutic recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies.

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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