Triptófano

C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂

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

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 12 1,0080
Carbono C 11 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 2 14,0070
Oxígeno O 2 15,9990

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 W

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).