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Introduction
DL-Tryptophan is an α-amino acid that is used in thebiosynthesis of proteins.
DL-Tryptophan contains an α-aminogroup, an α-carboxylic acid group, and a side chainindole, making it a non-polar aromatic amino acid. Itis essential in humans, meaning the body cannotsynthesize it: it must be obtained from the diet.
DL-Tryptophan is also a precursor to the neurotransmitterserotonin and the hormone melatonin.
Function
1. Helps support healthy circulatory systems
2. Improves cardiovascular health
3. Lowers cholesterol levels
4. Reduces hypertension5. Relievesdepression and symptoms of other mental health problems
6. May haveeffects in cancer prevention.
Application
1. Food additives, flavor agent, and the total heat generation amino sugar - carbonyl reaction, can generate special flavoring substances.
2. Nutritional supplements.
Specification
Product Specification Of L-Tryptophan 98% Feed Grade
Items | Standards | ||
Appearance | White crystals or crystalline powder | ||
Assay | 98% Min | ||
Specific Rotation | -29.0°~-32.3° | ||
Loss on Drying | 0.5% Max | ||
Heavy Metals | 20mg/kg Max | ||
Arsenic(As2O3) | 2mg/kg Max | ||
Residue on ignition | 0.5% Max |
Product Specification Of L-Tryptophan 98.5%
Items | Standards | ||
Appearance | White crystals or crystalline powder | ||
Assay(%) | 98.5-100.5 | ||
Specific Rotation(°) | -30.5 ~ -32.5 | ||
Loss on drying(%) | 0.3 Max | ||
pH | 5.4 - 7.0 | ||
Chloride(%) | 0.05 Max | ||
Iron(%) | 0.003 Max | ||
Sulfate(%) | 0.03 Max | ||
Residue on ignition(%) | 0.1 Max | ||
Heavy Metals(ppm) | 15.0 Max |