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Tryptophan

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

L-Tryptophan, (S)-2-Amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid, L-α-Amino-3-indolepropionic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H12N2O2
CAS Number:
73-22-3
Molecular Weight:
204.23
Beilstein:
86197
MDL number:
MFCD00064340
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329826717
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

tryptophan

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

280-285 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/C11H12N2O2/c12-9(11(14)15)5-7-6-13-10-4-2-1-3-8(7)10/h1-4,6,9,13H,5,12H2,(H,14,15)/t9-/m0/s1

InChI key

QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-VIFPVBQESA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Tryptophan EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Amino acid precursor of serotonin and melatonin
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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Michael Platten et al.
Cancer research, 72(21), 5435-5440 (2012-10-24)
Tryptophan catabolism in cancer is increasingly being recognized as an important microenvironmental factor that suppresses antitumor immune responses. It has been proposed that the essential amino acid tryptophan is catabolized in the tumor tissue by the rate-limiting enzyme indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase (IDO)
M Diksic
Journal of psychiatry & neuroscience : JPN, 26(4), 293-303 (2001-10-10)
The alpha-methyl-L-trypotophan (alpha-MTrp) method for the study of the brain serotonergic system is based on the fact that labelled alpha-MTrp is taken up by and, in part, retained in the brain, and this retention (trapping) is proportional to brain serotonin
M Diksic et al.
Journal of neurochemistry, 78(6), 1185-1200 (2001-10-02)
alpha-Methyl-L-tryptophan (alpha-MTrp) is an artificial amino acid and an analog of tryptophan (Trp), the precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT). In this article we have summarized available data, which suggest that the measurement of the unidirectional uptake of alpha-MTrp and
Alexander A Voityuk et al.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 111(14), 5219-5224 (2014-03-19)
UV-B absorption by the photoreceptor UV resistance locus 8 (UVR8) consisting of two identical protein units triggers a signal chain used by plants in connection with protection and repair of UV-B induced damage. X-ray structural analysis of the purified protein
Simon N Young
Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences, 368(1615), 20110375-20110375 (2013-02-27)
Acute tryptophan depletion (ATD) studies indicate that low serotonin can lower mood and also increase aggression, although results vary somewhat between studies with similar participants. Lowering of mood after ATD is related to the susceptibility of the study participants to
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