Bioactivity:

L-Tryptophan, an essential amino acid, is necessary for normal growth in infants and for nitrogen balance in adults. It is a precursor of SEROTONIN (hence its use as an antidepressant and sleep aid) and of INDOLE ALKALOIDS in plants. It can be a precursor

CAS nr:

73-22-3

Purity:

98%

Molecular Weight:

204,23

SMILES:

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

Formula:

C11H12N2O2

Pathway:

Metabolism,Metabolism

Target:

Endogenous Metabolite,Amino Acids and Derivatives