L-Tryptophan-d8

• CAT Number: S000693
• CAS Number: 1233395-93-1
• Molecular Formula: C11H4D8N2O2
• Molecular Weight: 212.27
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-2,3,3-trideuterio-3-(2,4,5,6,7-pentadeuterio-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H12N2O2/c12-9(11(14)15)5-7-6-13-10-4-2-1-3-8(7)10/h1-4,6,9,13H,5,12H2,(H,14,15)/t9-/m0/s1/i1D,2D,3D,4D,5D2,6D,9D
• InChIKey: QIVBCDIJIAJPQS-CIATZEAISA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CN2)CC(C(=O)O)N

L-Tryptophan-d8（Cat No.:S000693） is a deuterated form of L-tryptophan, where eight hydrogen atoms are replaced with deuterium, enhancing its molecular stability and making it highly valuable as an internal standard for analytical methods such as mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy. L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid important for the synthesis of proteins and neurotransmitters like serotonin and melatonin. The incorporation of deuterium in L-Tryptophan-d8 allows for more precise pharmacokinetic and metabolic studies, providing clearer insights into tryptophan’s role in biological processes and its behavior within the body, especially in neurological pathways.