Synonym:
(S)-2-Amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid,
L-α-Amino-3-indolepropionic acid
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CAS Number 73-22-3
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C11H12N2O2
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Molecular Weight 204.23
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Beilstein Registry Number 86197
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EC Number 200-795-6
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MDL number MFCD00064340
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PubChem Substance ID 57654669
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Popular Documents: Specification Sheet (PDF) | FTNMR (PDF)
Properties:
Related Categories |
Amino Acids,
Amino acids,
Analytical/Chromatography,
Biochemicals and Reagents,
Cell Biology,
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Quality Level
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GMP-COMPENDIA
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biological source
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from non-animal source
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grade
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EP
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JP
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USP
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InChI Key
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QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-VIFPVBQESA-N
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product line
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PharmaGrade
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assay
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≥98.5%
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form
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crystalline powder
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mfr. no.
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Ajinomoto
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impurities
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endotoxin, heavy metals, residual solvents, tested
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mp
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280-285 °C (dec.)(lit.)
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solubility
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1 M HCl: 10 mg/mL
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suitability
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suitable for cell culture
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foreign activity
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cytotoxicity, tested
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Description:
Other Notes
Amino acid precursor of serotonin and melatonin
Linkage
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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.
General description
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Safety:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
RIDADR
NONH for all modes of transport