l-Tryptophan
l-α-Amino-3-indolepropionic Acid
C11H12N2O2 Formula wt 204.22
[73-22-3] 8DUH1N11BX tryptophan
[73-22-3] 8DUH1N11BX tryptophan
DESCRIPTION
l-Tryptophan occurs as white to yellow-white crystals, or as a crystalline powder. One g dissolves in about 100 mL of water. It is soluble in hot alcohol, in dilute hydrochloric acid, and in alkali hydroxide solutions.