Tryptophan
C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂Cite "Tryptophan"
Tryptophan. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /th/compound/tryptophan/
"Tryptophan." Compound, /th/compound/tryptophan/.
@misc{tryptophan, title={Tryptophan}, url={/th/compound/tryptophan/}}
IUPAC: (S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
CAS: 73-22-3
ภาพรวม
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.
องค์ประกอบ
การใช้งาน
- • Serotonin and melatonin precursor
- • Dietary supplement (sleep aid)
- • Animal feed additive
- • Niacin (vitamin B3) precursor
ข้อเท็จจริงที่น่าสนใจ
- ✦ Turkey contains tryptophan, but the post-Thanksgiving drowsiness is more likely from overeating than tryptophan
ความปลอดภัย
- ⚠ 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
คุณสมบัติ
- ประเภท
- organic
- สถานะ
- solid
- มวลโมลาร์
- 204.23 g/mol
- ความหนาแน่น
- 1.3400 g/cm³
- จุดหลอมเหลว
- 289.0 °C
- การละลาย
- 11.4 g/L at 25°C
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 204.0899
- XLogP
- -1.1
- TPSA
- 79.1 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 3
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 3
- Rotatable Bonds
- 3
- Heavy Atoms
- 15
- Complexity
- 245.0
หรือเรียกอีกชื่อว่า
L-Tryptophan
Trp
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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).