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DL-Tryptophan

Catalog No. T3300 Name Sigma Aldrich
CAS Number 54-12-6 Website http://www.sigmaaldrich.com
M. F. C11H12N2O2 Telephone 1-800-521-8956
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Purity ≥99% (TLC) Email
Storage Chembase ID: 35858

SYNONYMS

Title
DL-色氨酸
IUPAC name
2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
tryptophan(.)
Synonyms
(±)-2-氨基-3-(3-吲哚基)丙酸
DL-β-(3-吲哚基)-α-氨基丙酸
DL-氨基吲哚丙酸

DATABASE IDS

PubChem SID 24900128
Beilstein Number 86199
EC Number 200-194-9
CAS Number 54-12-6
MDL Number MFCD00064339

PROPERTIES

Purity ≥99% (TLC)
Melting Point 289-290 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
German water hazard class 1

DETAILS

Description (English)
Other Notes
Amino acid precursor of serotonin and melatonin
Preparation Note
Prepared from L-tryptophan produced by fermentation

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