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Thermo Scientific Chemicals DL-Tryptophan, 99%
Description
DL-Tryptophan is an amino acid precursor of serotonin and melatonin. It is a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, anxiolytic, and sleep aid. DL-tryptophan also can be used as feed nutrition enhancer, antioxidants.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
• DL-Tryptophan is an α-amino acid, and an essential amino acid precursor of serotonin, melatonin, and vitamin B3
Application
• DL-Tryptophan shows antioxidant activity• It has a role as a Daphnia magna metabolite
• It has been explored in in vitro studies to evaluate the antimicrobial and immunoregulatory functions on indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase
• It has been used as a medium supplement in Psilocybe atrobrunnea and Psilocybe serbica for the synthesis of compounds
• It can be used as a medium supplement for culturing yeast

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∽280°C (decomposition) |
Beilstein | 86196 |
Solubility Information | Soluble I water. 10g/L (20°C),Hcl and alkalies. Sparingly soluble in alcohol. |
Quantity | 100 g |
Formula Weight | 204.23 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | DL-Tryptophan |
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10251827 | Certificate of Analysis | 02/08/2024 | L05936.06,L05936.14,L05936.22 |
10218808 | Certificate of Analysis | 08/12/2021 | |
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