L-Tryptophan
TL;DR: L-Tryptophan (CAS 73-22-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C11H12N2O2 and molecular weight 204.08987 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
(2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
Also Known As: L-tryptophan, tryptophan, h-Trp-oh, L-Tryptophane, Tryptophane
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C11H12N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 204.08987 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 79.1 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 204.08987 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 15 |
| Complexity | 245.0 |
| Melting Point | 554 to 558 °F (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | 1 to 5 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-VIFPVBQESA-N |
Product Description
Applications: L-Tryptophan is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies L-Tryptophan (CAS 73-22-3) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
A biotechnology compound supplied by CoreyChem, L-Tryptophan (CAS 73-22-3) has the molecular formula C11H12N2O2 and a molecular weight of 204.09 g/mol. Reported properties include a solubility: 1 to 5 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as L-tryptophan and tryptophan.
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Chemical Property Profile of L-Tryptophan
Property Insights of L-Tryptophan
The XLogP value of -1.1 indicates that L-Tryptophan is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 79.1 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for L-Tryptophan. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, L-Tryptophan has 3 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of L-Tryptophan?
The CAS number of L-Tryptophan is 73-22-3.
What is the molecular formula of L-Tryptophan?
The molecular formula of L-Tryptophan is C11H12N2O2.
What is the molecular weight of L-Tryptophan?
The molecular weight of L-Tryptophan is 204.08987 g/mol.
What are the applications of L-Tryptophan?
L-Tryptophan is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies L-Tryptophan (CAS 73-22-3) with custom synthesis available from...
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