Tryptophan

C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂

IUPAC: (S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid

CAS: 73-22-3

Übersicht

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that the body cannot synthesize. It is the biosynthetic precursor to serotonin (the 'happy molecule') and melatonin (the 'sleep hormone'). It is the least abundant amino acid in most proteins.

Zusammensetzung

Element	Symbol	Atome	Atommasse
Hydrogen	H	12	1,0080
Carbon	C	11	12,0110
Nitrogen	N	2	14,0070
Oxygen	O	2	15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Hydrogen ×12

5,9%

Carbon ×11

64,7%

Nitrogen ×2

13,7%

Oxygen ×2

15,7%

Verwendung

• Serotonin and melatonin precursor
• Dietary supplement (sleep aid)
• Animal feed additive
• Niacin (vitamin B3) precursor

Wissenswertes

✦ Turkey contains tryptophan, but the post-Thanksgiving drowsiness is more likely from overeating than tryptophan

Sicherheit

⚠ Generally safe at dietary levels
⚠ High-dose supplements may interact with SSRI medications

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)CC(C(=O)O)N

Eigenschaften

Typ: organic
Zustand: solid
Molmasse: 204,23 g/mol
Dichte: 1,3400 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt: 289,0 °C
Löslichkeit: 11.4 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 204,0899
XLogP: -1,1
TPSA: 79,1 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 3
H-Bond Acceptors: 3
Rotatable Bonds: 3
Heavy Atoms: 15
Complexity: 245,0

Auch bekannt als

L-Tryptophan Trp W

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tryptophan?

Tryptophan (C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid.

What is the molecular weight of Tryptophan?

Tryptophan has a molar mass of 204.229 g/mol.

What state is Tryptophan at room temperature?

Tryptophan is a solid at room temperature.

Is Tryptophan organic or inorganic?

Tryptophan is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Tryptophan?

Tryptophan (C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).