DL-Tryptophan

Agent Name
DL-Tryptophan
CAS Number
54-12-6
Formula
C11-H12-N2-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
DL-Tryptophan formula graphical representation
Synonyms
(+-)-Tryptophan; DL-Trytophane; DL-alpha-Amino-3-indolepropionic acid; Racemic Tryptophan; [ChemIDplus] Tryptophan, DL-; (RS)-Tryptophan; [RTECS] (+-)-2-Amino-3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid; (+-)-alpha-Amino-3-indolepropionic acid; DL-3beta-Indolylalanine; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Beige powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid; [Merck Index]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) > 1,000 mg/kg; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
2.12E-09 mm Hg

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