L-Tryptophan (USP Grade)

L-Tryptophan (USP Grade)

Essential Aromatic Amino Acid for Nutritional, Formulation & Research Applications

Product Identification

Chemical & Physical Information

Product Name: L-Tryptophan
Catalogue Number: ASF-3016
Chemical Name: L-Tryptophan
CAS Number: 73-22-3
Chemical Formula: C₁₁H₁₂N₂O₂
Molecular Weight: 204.23 g/mol
Grade: USP
Form: Crystalline powder

Product Description

L-Tryptophan is an essential aromatic amino acid required for normal protein synthesis and amino acid metabolism. It is naturally present in dietary proteins and is widely used in nutritional formulations, laboratory research, and biochemical applications.

Ausamics L-Tryptophan is supplied as a USP grade crystalline powder, offering high purity, consistent quality, and reliable handling characteristics. Its defined composition makes it suitable for applications requiring controlled amino acid content and reproducible formulation performance.

Key Characteristics

Product Attributes

USP grade purity with defined specifications
High chemical purity and batch consistency
White to off-white crystalline powder
Suitable for food, supplement, formulation, and research use
No added fillers, flavours, or excipients

Functional Role

Metabolic Context

L-Tryptophan participates in normal amino acid metabolism and protein biosynthesis. In formulation and research contexts, it is commonly included as part of balanced amino acid profiles and defined nutrient systems.

Physiological outcomes depend on overall formulation design and total dietary intake.

Typical Applications

Sports & Active Nutrition (Ingredient Use)

Ingredient in amino acid blends and compound formulations
Component of powders, capsules, and tablets

Food & Supplement Manufacturing

Raw material for nutritional supplements and functional foods
Medical nutrition and specialised dietary formulations

Laboratory & Research Use

Cell culture media formulation
Biochemical and metabolic research
Formulation development and validation studies

Typical Specifications

Quality Parameters

Assay (L-Tryptophan): Conforms to USP specification
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water

(Exact analytical values are provided in the batch-specific Certificate of Analysis.)

Storage & Stability

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place
Keep container tightly closed
Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
Stable under recommended storage conditions

Ingredients

Composition

100 % Pure L-Tryptophan (USP Grade)

Intended Use

Regulatory Statement

Supplied as a USP grade amino acid raw material suitable for food, supplement, formulation, and research use where permitted.

Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Not a therapeutic good.

Quality & Supply Assurance

Manufacturing & Documentation

Manufactured under controlled conditions
Supplied with Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Consistent batch-to-batch quality
Technical support available from Ausamics Life Science

Customs & Trade Information

Classification

HS / AHECC Code: 2922.49.00
Amino acids and their derivatives