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CISAA : : A Complete Information System of Amino Acids
TRYPTOPHAN
Serial No.
Properties
Description/Values
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Symbol
Trp (W)
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Molecular formula
C11H12N2O2
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Molecular weight
204.23
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Systematic name
(S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)- propionic acid
5
Synonyms
-
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Isoelectric point
5.89
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pKa
2.83
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pKb
9.39
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pKx
-
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CAS registry number
73-22-3
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Melting point
289 °C
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Interaction mode
H-bonds,Aromatic stacking,van der waals
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Potential side chain H-bonds
1
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Hydrophobicity
0.854
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Codons
UGG
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Standard codon(s)
UGG
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SMILES
C(N)(C(=O)O)CC1c2ccccc2NC=1
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Physical properties
Nonpolar
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Chemical properties
Aromatic
20
Side chain flexibility
Moderate
Structure
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Properties
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