Molfile
Inchi
Smiles
Synonyms:
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L-Tryptophan
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tryptophan
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tryptophane
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L-Tryptophane
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An essential amino acid that is necessary for normal growth in infants and for NITROGEN balance in adults. It is a precursor of INDOLE ALKALOIDS in plants. It is a precursor of SEROTONIN (hence its use as an antidepressant and sleep aid). It can be a precursor to NIACIN, albeit inefficiently, in mammals.
- Molecular weight: 204.23
- Formula: C11H12N2O2
- CLOGP: -1.57
- LIPINSKI: 0
- HAC: 4
- HDO: 3
- TPSA: 79.11
- ALOGS: -2.18
- ROTB: 3
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