L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid involved in protein biosynthesis. It serves as a metabolic precursor to key biomolecules such as serotonin, melatonin, and vitamin B3.
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CAS 73-22-3
L-arginine
nutritional supplement and dietary additive
L-histidine zwitterion
nutritional supplement and dietary additive
L-isoleucine
nutritional supplement and flavoring agent
D(+)-Isoascorbic acid sodium salt
Antioxidant food preservative
Aldehydo-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine
personal care ingredient
N-nitrosoproline
Nitrosamine reference standard
DL-Tryptophan
essential amino acid
D-Tryptophan-2,4,5,6,7-d5
research compound
(2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
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