Triptófano
C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂Cite "Triptófano"
Triptófano. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /es/compound/tryptophan/
"Triptófano." Compound, /es/compound/tryptophan/.
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IUPAC: (S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
CAS: 73-22-3
Descripción general
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.
Composición
Composición elemental
Usos
- • Serotonin and melatonin precursor
- • Dietary supplement (sleep aid)
- • Animal feed additive
- • Niacin (vitamin B3) precursor
Datos curiosos
- ✦ Turkey contains tryptophan, but the post-Thanksgiving drowsiness is more likely from overeating than tryptophan
Seguridad
- ⚠ Generally safe at dietary levels
- ⚠ High-dose supplements may interact with SSRI medications
Estructura
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)CC(C(=O)O)N
Propiedades
- Tipo
- organic
- Estado
- solid
- Masa molar
- 204,23 g/mol
- Densidad
- 1,3400 g/cm³
- Punto de fusión
- 289,0 °C
- Solubilidad
- 11.4 g/L at 25°C
Descriptores moleculares
- Masa exacta
- 204,0899
- XLogP
- -1,1
- TPSA
- 79,1 Ų
- Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
- 3
- Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
- 3
- Enlaces rotables
- 3
- Átomos pesados
- 15
- Complejidad
- 245,0
También conocido como
L-Tryptophan
Trp
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Triptófano?
Triptófano (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 Triptófano?
Triptófano has a molar mass of 204.229 g/mol.
What state is Triptófano at room temperature?
Triptófano is a solid at room temperature.
Is Triptófano organic or inorganic?
Triptófano is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Triptófano?
Triptófano (C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Nitrógeno (N), Oxígeno (O).