6540-M

L-Tryptophan

• Synonym(s): L-Tryptophan, Trp
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂
• CAS Number: 73-22-3
• Molecular Weight: 204.23
• MDL number: MFCD00064340
• UNSPSC Code: 12352209
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• description: RTECS - YN6130000; Merck USA index - 14, 9797
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98.5% (titration)
• form: crystalline solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze
• color: white
• solubility: water: 1 mg/mL
• cation traces: heavy metals: ≤0.0015%
• storage temp.: 10-30°C
• SMILES string: [nH]1c2c(c(c1)CC(N)C(=O)O)cccc2
• 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)
• InChI key: QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

An essential amino acid for human development. Precursor of serotonin.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable