Tryptophan

CAS: 73-22-3
Molecular Formula: C11H12N2O2
Molecular Weight: 204.23
Product description:This product is a white or yellowish crystalls or crystal powder. Odourless and slightly bitter taste. Melting point of 281 ~ 282 ℃ (right), 289 ℃ decomposition, left-handed. Raceme slightly soluble in water (0.4%, 25 ℃) and ethanol, soluble in formic acid, dilute acid and dilute alkali, insoluble in chloroform and ether. 0.2% of the aqueous solution pH 5.5 ~ 7.0.This product is an important nutrients. May take part in the update of the plasma protein in animals, and riboflavin can play a role, will also help nicotinic acid and synthesis of hemoglobin, can significantly increase the animal births seed antibodies in pregnancy, lactation cows and sows have promote lactation. When lack of tryptophan of livestock and poultry, stunted growth, weight loss, fat accumulation is reduced, sire testicular atrophy. In medicine, as with the skin disease prevention and control of agent.