Identification | ||
Name | L-Tryptophan | |
Synonyms | L(-)-Tryptophan; (S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid; L-alphs-Amino-3-indolepropionic acid; Indole-3-alanine; Trp | |
Molecular Structure | ||
Molecular Formula | C11H12N2O2 | |
Molecular Weight | 204.23 | |
CAS Registry Number | 73-22-3 (80206-30-0) | |
Properties | ||
Density | 1.34 | |
Melting point | 280-285 ºC | |
alpha | -31.1 º (c=1, H20) | |
Water solubility | 11.4 g/L (25 ºC) |