| 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 | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C11H12N2O2 | |
| Molecular Weight | 204.23 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 73-22-3 | |
| EINECS | 200-795-6 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.34 | |
| Melting point | 280-285 ºC | |
| alpha | -31.1 º (c=1, H20) | |
| Water solubility | 11.4 g/L (25 ºC) | |