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Name | Tryptophan L-Tryptophan |
Standard packing material | Aluminum foil bag inside, then waterproof bag or carton |
Appearance | White to yellow-white |
Purity | 99% |
Storage | Preserve in tight,light-resistant containers in a cool place |
Tryptophan, also known as β - indolyl alanine, chemical formula C11H12N2O2, is one of the essential amino acids for human body. The appearance is white or yellowish crystal or crystalline powder, odorless, slightly bitter taste. It is slightly soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in chlorofor m, easily soluble in formic ac id, and soluble in ... or dilute hydrochloric a cid. Tryptophan is an important precursor of auxin biosynthesis in plants. Its structure is similar to that of IAA, and it is ubiquitous in higher plants. It is also the precursor of 5-hydroxytryptamine, an important neurotransmitter in human body. It can be used as a nutritional supplement for pregnant women and a special milk powder for infants. It can be used for niacin deficiency (pellagra) and as a tranquilizer to regulate mental rhythm and improve mental health Sleep is also one of the raw materials of compound amino acid infusion